Some time ago, it was announced in the news that all major Dutch retailers in the garden & pet industry had committed to sourcing product data for consumer and trade units, as well as product images, exclusively from the GS1 data pool. This may have lead to some panic and concern among the manufacturers in that sector.
The GS1 data standard ensures that companies speak a common language. As a supplier, you only need to enter your data once, which multiple retailers can simultaneously retrieve from the data pool. To automate data transmission to the GS1 data pool, using a PIM system is essential.
Time to take action! But how do you start? In this blog, we’ve created a plan to help you get on the right path so that you can achieve perfect product information with the help of a Product Information Management (PIM) system.
Perfect product information with the help of a PIM system
Implementing and integrating a PIM system can seem like a challenging and overwhelming process, but our experts at SRC are here to support you at every step.
What are your pain points?
What issues do you expect a PIM system to resolve for you? Outline your current situation: where is data currently stored, what are the bottlenecks, and what is the goal of implementing a PIM system? A goal might be to achieve higher data integrity, enhance team collaboration for improved data quality, or send data more efficiently, easily, and accurately to all your customers and marketplaces.
Once you have a clear objective, you can start thinking about assembling your project team.
Who does what?
Who in your organization is involved in recording, managing, sending, enriching, and verifying product information? Make sure the right people are on board. Organize meetings with these team members to identify needs and ensure everyone is aligned. Process and organizational design are just as important as the PIM itself. Once the team is assembled, you can proceed with the next steps.
Schedule a workshop
When you have an action plan with clear direction and understanding of who is responsible for each task, this is the perfect time to contact SRC to schedule a workshop with true PIM experts. In this blog, we’ll discuss what we cover during a workshop.
Do you have questions after reading this blog? Contact us at sales@src.eu.