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Product Data Management

PIM
Product Data Management

Module description

The PIM module in Cadet ERP consolidates technical and commercial cable data in one place, maintaining it in a stable, accurate, and multilingual form. It enables rapid updates to extensive catalogs, generates technical and regulatory documents, and delivers data to distributors in recognized industry formats. As a result, manufacturers have full control over their complete product information and can reliably use it across the company and in online channels.

Product catalogue
Product catalogue
Overview of catalogue items with technical and commercial cable properties

Key features

Centralized Product Data

All technical and commercial data for individual cables is managed in a single system, making it easy to control versions, parameters, and descriptions.

ETIM and EICA Support

Enables product classification and information delivery in industry-standard formats expected by distributors and wholesalers.

Bulk Edits and Calculations

Parameters can be updated for entire product groups at once; formulas enable deriving values without manual intervention.

Document Generation from a Single Source

Direct creation of DoC, DoP, EPD, technical data sheets, catalogs, production documentation, and sales materials directly from the PIM database.

Multilingual Output and AI Translations

Easy maintenance of language versions of product texts without the need for external tools.

Data Export to Web and E-shops

Product data can be published online including parameters, images, and search filter settings.

Overviews and operational information

  • Verification of which products have complete parameters, standards, or translations. Helps prioritize catalog work.
  • Parameter comparison and validation enables quick detection of incomplete or inconsistent values, which is essential for the accuracy of technical data sheets and online presentations.
  • Export overview and status shows when data was last published to the web, distribution system, or internal documents.

Cable manufacturing challenges this module solves

Without a specialized PIM, product data is scattered across spreadsheets, sales department systems, technological specifications, and marketing materials. This leads to inconsistent parameters, duplicates, and discrepancies between production, sales, and web information.

Generic ERP systems cannot work with the data structure of cables -- they do not handle derived parameters, variants based on construction layers, differences in standards, or distributor requirements for specific classifications. PIM in Cadet ERP unifies these processes and enables you to keep all product information accurate and immediately usable.

Module advantages

  • Maintains a unified data foundation for technology, sales, and marketing.
  • Reduces the time needed to update extensive product portfolios.
  • Minimizes errors when working with cable parameters and their derived values.
  • Enables rapid creation of technical and regulatory documents from current data.
  • Simplifies communication with distributors through ETIM and EICA support.
  • Improves online product presentation and makes parameter-based search easier.

FAQs

How does PIM help cable manufacturers with data accuracy?

It maintains all parameters and descriptions in a single system, so technical data sheets, web content, and internal documents all originate from the same source.

Can PIM work with derived parameters, such as those based on cable construction?

Yes, it uses formulas and rules that enable rapid value updates across the entire product range.

How does PIM support collaboration with distributors?

It enables data export in structures used in the industry, particularly according to ETIM and EICA classifications.

Can technical data sheets and certificates be generated directly from PIM?

Yes, documents are created automatically from stored data, so they reflect current product parameters.

How does PIM handle multilingual content?

It maintains language variants in one place and enables rapid text completion using AI translations.

Is it possible to publish product data directly to the web?

Yes, the module supports export of technical parameters, images, and search filters.

How does PIM help when working with extensive cable catalogs?

It enables bulk edits and data completeness checks, significantly speeding up portfolio maintenance.

Is PIM also suitable for internal production and technology?

Yes, it provides accurate data for production specifications, parameter control, and quality documentation.