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PIM in e-commerce: choosing and implementing the right system

What Product Information Management is, when it pays off and what an implementation with Macopedia looks like – Akeneo, Pimcore or Ergonode.

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PIM is an essential tool for any online store looking for rapid growth. As a leading PIM implementation provider and an Akeneo Registered Partner, we ensure a transparent and efficient collaboration.

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  • Vininova
  • Selsey
  • Żabka
  • Kross
  • Rawlplug
  • Immergas
  • Lite E-commerce
  • Raben Group
  • Robomow
  • MultiSport Card
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Streamline your e-commerce: What is PIM and how does it work?

A diagram illustrating the Product Information Management (PIM) system as a central data source, connected with ERP systems, e-commerce platforms, sales channels (marketplaces), DAM tools, marketing, and print.

  • Easier product management – Quick updates with PIM

    Do you want to change a product name, add a new image, or update a description? Simply make the change once in PIM, and it will automatically reflect across all distribution channels (online store, sales platforms, product catalogs).

  • Better organization – PIM maintains order

    PIM ensures that all product data follows a structured format, reducing manual work through automation. The risk of human error decreases, while operational efficiency increases.

  • Improved data quality – consistent and accurate product information

    Uniform product data, including descriptions, specifications, and images, helps customers make informed purchasing decisions.

  • Time savings – faster product onboarding

    PIM allows simultaneous publication of information across all sales channels, drastically reducing time-to-market. What once took several days can now be accomplished in a single day.

  • Fewer errors – PIM builds customer trust

    Accurate product information boosts customer confidence and leads to higher sales. Reliable data reduces return rates and complaints.

Transform Your Sales: How Will PIM Improve Your E-commerce?

Every e-commerce business regularly adds new products, updates data, and adjusts prices and descriptions. See how much easier and faster these processes become with PIM.

Faster e-commerce growth

Scale Your Business with Ease – PIM Enables Faster E-commerce Growth

01Expanding to new markets?
PIM simplifies managing product variations, translations, and specifications tailored to different regions.
02Launching a new e-commerce platform but struggling with scattered data?
PIM consolidates all product information in one place for a seamless launch.
03Scaling your business rapidly?
PIM handles increasing volumes of product data efficiently.
04Selling complex product structures (bundles, variations, sets)?
PIM ensures data consistency for structured product catalogs.

Client testimonials

See Proven PIM Implementations – Learn from Our Clients' Success

We highly recommend Macopedia as PIM implementation experts. Integrating Akeneo with SAP and data banks allowed us to create a complete database for product specifications and images. PIM implementation significantly streamlined our processes and eliminated unnecessary email communication.
ŻabkaProduct Owner
We are very satisfied with the project's execution and outcomes. We appreciate Macopedia's consulting support and expertise in modeling the product catalog structure. Their knowledge, commitment, and professionalism contributed to a successful PIM Akeneo implementation in our organization.
KrossProject Manager
Macopedia demonstrated not only deep technical expertise but also a flexible approach to our requirements, adapting the system to our specific needs. The PIM Akeneo implementation was a great success. We highly recommend Macopedia as a trustworthy and competent technology partner.
ImmergasProduct Development Manager
Mamy już na swoim koncie kilka dużych projektów z zewnętrznymi dostawcami, ale współpraca nad Apteline z Macopedią była zdecydowanie najlepsza. Zespół Macopedii pokazał nam czym naprawdę jest SCRUM i jak go zastosować w praktyce.
NEUCA GroupProject Director

Before you pick a system

Do you really need a PIM?

Sometimes not. Magento 2 is enough as a product base when e-commerce is the only consumer of the data and one or a few people work on it. A dedicated PIM starts to pay off only once product data travels further than the store. We implement both, so we say it plainly.

Magento 2 is enough as a product base when

  • E-commerce is the only consumer of your product data. You do not publish it further, to other channels.
  • The process does not need to be split: you do not need a draft, approval, publish path.
  • One or a few people work on the data, and a mini-workflow on a separate, non-public store view is entirely enough.
  • The job is to feed e-commerce with data from several different sources. That can be wired straight into Magento, without standing up a PIM on the side.

A dedicated PIM, when

  • Product data feeds many channels – marketplaces, other markets, an ERP, printed materials – and e-commerce is only one of the consumers.
  • Part of the assortment never reaches the store at all and is maintained as a specification database.
  • The process has to be split: data cannot change online straight away, approval and versioning are required.
  • A team works on the content and cares about controlling completeness before publication, granular permissions and orderly day-to-day work.

Ticking three of the four points on the right? A conversation about PIM makes sense, and we know where to start it. If you are closer to the left column, we will say so during the analysis instead of selling a system you do not need – and show you how to get from Magento what a PIM does natively: data completeness, staged content approval and team permissions.

Effective PIM implementations

Don't Delay Your Growth – PIM Implementation Can Be Predictable

With over 30 successful PIM implementations, we understand common business concerns and know how to address them. We tailor cost-effective solutions to fit your company's needs.

01Worried about high implementation costs?
We optimize costs by defining MVP needs, leveraging pre-built plugins, and using open source versions to eliminate licensing fees.
02Concerned about long implementation times?
While PIM implementation can take a few months, the long-term time savings and improved efficiency provide an incredible return on investment.
03Fear employees won't adapt to PIM?
We provide training to help employees transition from spreadsheets and understand the benefits of a structured, secure, and user-friendly system.
04Think your company is too small for PIM?
Sometimes it is, and we'll say so. Below around 100 products, a full dedicated PIM implementation does not pay off. We then suggest starting on Ergonode in the cloud: SaaS, a quick launch, under 30k PLN. A full PIM implementation starts to pay off from a few hundred products up, especially once product data feeds several channels or a whole team works on it.

What will the collaboration look like?

Work with the Best – Why Choose Our PIM Implementation?

We support you through every stage, adapting to your industry and business size with a partnership-driven approach.

Choose the best technology on the market

We help you organize all product data by recommending and implementing one of three leading PIM solutions:

  1. 01 Free Consultation

    We discuss your needs and business goals.

  2. 02 Clear Plan & Cost Estimate

    We present a structured roadmap and budget.

  3. 03 Pre-Implementation Analysis

    We assess your current product data structure and integration requirements.

  4. 04 Implementation & Training

    We migrate and organize data, conduct employee training, and launch PIM.

  5. 05 Ongoing Support & Optimization

    We provide continuous improvement, including new plugins, modules, and integrations.

First step

PIM Starter: the preparation programme before an implementation

PIM implementations rarely fall over on the technology. They fall over on the organisation: an undefined data model, unclear roles and departments expecting different things. PIM Starter is a six-week workshop programme that settles all of it before the project begins.

We train the team, map the processes, and design the data model, the integrations and the workflow. At the end you receive a full set of documentation and an implementation quote based on an agreed scope, not on a range guessed before any analysis.

PIM Starter
  • The team trained on PIM systems, department by department
  • Product data flow mapped, with a matrix of roles
  • A data model: attributes, templates, categories, variants
  • Integration architecture with the PIM at the centre
  • A product workflow with permissions per department
  • MVP scope, a schedule and an implementation quote

Read the case study

We are the leader in PIM implementations in Poland

How did we implement the PIM system in companies similar to yours? For over a dozen years, we have been thoughtfully helping businesses achieve a successful digital transformation.

Case study: Akeneo PIM implementation for VininovaCase study: Akeneo PIM implementation for Żabka

Watch the Immergas case study

Find out how our implementations take place.

How to manage product data more effectively? Discover the behind-the-scenes of the Akeneo PIM implementation | Immergas Case Study

Digital Transformation with Immergas: The Key Role of PIM in Modern Business | Case Study

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faq

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PIM?
PIM (Product Information Management) is a system that enables centralized management and distribution of product data, making it easier to handle large volumes of product-related information. It is an ideal solution for e-commerce businesses, both B2B and B2C, managing hundreds or thousands of products.
What are the benefits of implementing PIM?
Implementing PIM brings several advantages, including more efficient product data management, faster product uploads to the website, minimized errors, and improved organization and distribution of product information across different sales channels.
What problems does PIM solve in e-commerce?
PIM addresses issues related to managing large amounts of product data, such as data being scattered across multiple files, incorrect product information, and difficulties in quickly adapting content for different sales channels.
How does PIM help speed up the process of adding products to the website?
With PIM, adding products to a website is significantly faster and more efficient. The process can be completed in just one day, ensuring a quicker time-to-market and better responsiveness to market demands.
Does PIM facilitate product management in multiple languages and markets?
Yes, PIM greatly simplifies managing products in different languages and across various markets. It allows for easy and efficient translation of product data, which is essential for expanding into new markets.
How can PIM reduce the number of complaints related to incorrect product information?
PIM ensures consistency and accuracy in product data, minimizing the risk of errors and inconsistencies on the website. This leads to fewer customer complaints regarding incorrect product information.
What are the most popular PIM systems?
The leading PIM solutions include Ergonode, Akeneo and Pimcore. In Poland, Macopedia is a market leader in implementing these systems.
How can I determine which PIM system is the best fit for my business?
A pre-implementation analysis helps define a vision for PIM implementation and the new product information management process. During this phase, we refine customer expectations, create documentation, recommend a specific system tailored to business needs, and estimate the implementation costs.
How much does it cost to implement Akeneo?
We have detailed the costs of Akeneo implementation in this article.

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