PIM Implementations – Akeneo

We implement product information management systems – PIM

A PIM system is a service sought by companies aware of the chaos surrounding the collection and publication of product information across various departments.

PIM system implementation is a comprehensive service consisting of:

an audit of the current method of collecting product information
preparation of a strategy for implementing the PIM environment
implementation of the Akeneo PIM system and customization to meet specific needs
integration of sales channels and content distribution
consulting on the creation of logical and functional structures
training and support for users (category managers, SEO managers, etc.)
ongoing monitoring and consulting on the development of the PIM environment

What do customers say about Akeneo?

When implementing our store on Shopify, we paid close attention to choosing the right product management system. Akeneo was recommended to us, and we believe it was a very good decision. The tool is easy and intuitive to use. It helps us create and expand our product catalog. It allows us to present products in an attractive way and update product pages across both of our sales channels. The system runs very quickly. It speeds up the preparation of product pages and also allows us to make global changes to our product offerings. The ability to filter by category trees is also important to us. This helps us identify potential errors in the data and update them quickly. What we believe needs improvement is the ability to edit the order of product photos and the ability to create cross-links between complementary products. The process of implementing Akeneo in our company began with training on the tool’s functionality and operation; currently, it is primarily our eCommerce team that works with it. I believe the decision to choose Akeneo was the right one, and I can recommend it to businesses like ours.

Paweł Lewandowski, Member of the Board, PM Sport

We implement PIM environments based on Akeneo

Learn how we work – step by step:

The first step is to identify the company’s needs. We always start with a consultation; a mini-audit lasting just a few hours is enough to determine whether implementing a PIM environment is necessary. During a meeting or video conference, our experts will assess the needs of the company planning to implement a Product Information Management system.
	The second step is to determine where and what product information is stored within the company (ERP systems, data catalogs, Excel spreadsheets, online stores, etc.). We identify where and how the information will be communicated (online stores, B2B platforms, printed catalogs, in-store price tags, mobile apps, etc.).
The third step is to prepare the server environment on AWS or another platform specified by the client. The server environment is configured to support the latest version of the Akeneo software. We then install Akeneo.
	The fourth step involves customizing the Akeneo system to the company’s needs, including code changes and installing add-ons. With the data structure established in the second step, the system is individually configured (channels, availability, families, languages, locations, currencies, attributes, variants, etc.).
The fifth step is to transfer the initial data from the current product database (or create a new one), which serves as the foundation for further work. Depending on the size of the database and the location, products are imported into the Akeneo PIM via a .csv file or through API communication. Once the data is in the PIM, trained users begin entering or enriching the content.
	The sixth step is the integration of the Akeneo system with sales channels and other locations where content (product content) needs to be distributed. At this stage, a connector to the online store or B2B platform is implemented, which will be responsible for transferring content. In the case of Shopify or Magento, we use off-the-shelf solutions available on the market and then customize them to the client’s needs.
The seventh step is training the team and all those involved in the maintenance and development of e-commerce. Along with the training, workflows for data processing, due dates, and the permissions tree are finalized. Under the guidance of our consultants, the team begins data entry and data exchange.
	The eighth and final stage is ongoing support. The implementation of the PIM environment requires ongoing maintenance and monitoring. Due to the complexity and diversity of channels, software updates or configuration changes may be required from time to time. Additionally, as the company’s needs evolve and it grows, new requirements, new channels, and new language versions may arise—all of which will be possible thanks to the implemented Akeneo PIM environment.

Our Leaders

Szczepan Machaj
Lead PHP Developer

Lead PHP Developer with seven years of experience. Passionate about programming and IT security. He develops applications that extend Shopify’s functionality, handles the implementation and maintenance of Akeneo PIM, and writes connectors that integrate Akeneo with other systems.

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