Netcore Unbxd Product Information Management (PIM) Technical Documentation

Netcore Unbxd Product Information Management (PIM) is an AI-powered platform that allows you to manage all product-related information digital assets catalogs more efficiently. It allows businesses to ingest raw product data from any source or format process and store it in a centralized location, improving efficiency, decreasing time-to-market, and boosting conversion. 

 

 

 

Key Features

 

Data Distribution: Unbxd PIM can distribute product data quickly and seamlessly to multiple sales channels, ensuring zero data loss.

AI enrichment apps: As part of recent updates, 25+ AI enrichment apps have been added to instantly generate product descriptions, creative titles, video intro outlines, SEO, and more. These AI-powered apps offer customization capabilities, enhancing compelling content creation for effective marketing.

Once your product data is onboarded to Unbxd PIM, it marks the beginning of the product information journey. Unbxd PIM provides various components and functionalities to manage and utilize your product information efficiently. Here’s a breakdown of how you can effectively navigate through these components:

Importing Data

You can upload a . CSV, .TSV, .XLSX, .JSON ,.XML, or .ZIP file to initiate the import process. Unbxd PIM also allows you to import product information from SFTP locations or using public URLs. Moreover, you can schedule imports from pre-configured SFTP locations depending on your business requirements.

 

Import Templates

Import templates define the structure and layout of product information. These templates can be imported into Unbxd PIM to create new products with a pre-defined structure quickly.

 

Scheduled Imports

Scheduled imports enable automatic data intake from external sources into the PIM system at predetermined intervals. The data can be imported from various sources like ERP systems, supplier portals, or spreadsheets. 

 

These imports can be scheduled to run daily, weekly, or monthly, depending on your update requirements.

 

Organization

You can invite members and assign roles to form the PIM team, which will keep the PIM up-to-date in your organization.

 

Properties

With PIM, you can create additional product properties that may be missing in the import file. 

 

For example, you can create a product property named product_color. 

 

Additionally, you can create property groups to locate various product properties on the product details page quickly. 

 

For example, 

product_model, product_weight, and product_resolution can be grouped into a property group named “Technical Details.”

 

Property Groups

For example,

product_model, product_weight, and product_resolution can be grouped into a property group named “Product Details.”

Categories

You can create categories and subcategories in Unbxd PIM to classify your products. A product can be associated wProperty groups organize similar product information together. This enhances the organization and consistency of the information, making it easier to manage and display.

ith multiple categories or subcategories, and those can be linked with multiple properties.

 

Products

Adding or editing products (including variant products and bulk editing) can be done on the Product Listing page. Products can also be grouped into static or dynamic product groups. Once your organization considers product information accurate and complete, you can certify the product.

 

Note: Only Certified products can be exported.

 

Certified Products

A certified product has been verified or approved by a regulatory authority or third-party organization. This certification indicates that the product meets certain standards or criteria, such as safety or environmental regulations, and is ready to be marketed and sold.

 

Product Groups

Product Groups refer to a collection of products that share similar attributes or characteristics. These groups are created to help manage products efficiently and improve the user experience for customers browsing the product catalog.

 

There are two primary types of product groups: Static and Dynamic.

 

Static Product Groups

Static product groups are fixed collections of products that a user manually assigns based on certain attributes or criteria. 

Example:
a static product group titled “Summer Collection” contains all products tagged with a “summer” attribute.

 

Once created, these groups remain constant until the user manually modifies or updates them. This feature is particularly beneficial for managing products with stable characteristics or for creating custom collections tailored to specific campaigns or promotional activities.

 

A few potential scenarios for using static product groups include:

• Creating themed collections for holidays or events (e.g., “Christmas Specials”)
• Segregating products based on a specific attribute (e.g., “Organic Produce”)
• Managing limited-edition products or exclusive lines (e.g., “Limited Edition Sneakers”)

 

Dynamic Product Groups

Unlike static groups, dynamic product groups are generated automatically and rely on pre-specified criteria or attributes. As products are added, removed, or updated in the system, the composition of these groups changes accordingly.

 

Example:

Consider a dynamic product group labeled “Red Shoes.” This group would automatically encompass all products with a “color” attribute set to “red.” If a new red shoe product is added to the system or an existing product is updated with the “red” attribute, it’s instantly included in the group. 

 

Conversely, if a product’s color attribute is changed from “red” to another color, it’s automatically removed from the group.

 

Dynamic product groups are beneficial for managing large catalogs of products, ensuring real-time accuracy of product groupings, and eliminating the need for manual adjustments. They’re particularly useful in scenarios such as:

 

• Categorizing products based on fluctuating characteristics (e.g., “Sale Items” or “New Arrivals”)
• Managing product groups where attributes may frequently change (e.g., “Top Rated Products”)
• Creating groups based on intricate or multi-tiered criteria (e.g., “Men’s Running Shoes Under $100”)

 

Digital Asset Management

With Unbxd PIM, users can organize, transform the store and retrieve product-related digital files efficiently.

The Digital Asset Management feature enables: 

• Efficient organization of all product-related digital assets.
• Transformation of digital assets to fit different use cases.
• Secure storage of all product-related digital files.
• Easy retrieval of product assets when needed.

 

Tasks

Tasks functionality allows users to create and execute tasks to ensure product information is consistently updated. This includes

• Creation of tasks related to product information management.
• Efficient execution and tracking of these tasks.
• Ensuring product information remains accurate and up-to-date.

Catalogs

Unbxd PIM allows users to create and publish product catalogs. This involves:

• The creation of product catalogs using individual products or product groups.
• Publishing of these catalogs for various purposes, such as sharing with customers or internal stakeholders.

App Store

A digital marketplace called an App Store allows consumers to search for and download software applications (apps). Users can select marketplaces wherever they desire to send their data from this single platform.

 

Workflows

Workflows help automate and streamline processes within Unbxd PIM. They consist of triggers and nodes:

 

• Trigger 

 

This is the event or condition that initiates the workflow. Triggers could be a range of events, such as a new lead added to the CRM system, or a user interaction, such as clicking an email link.

 

• Node 

 

Nodes represent steps or actions performed in the workflow. These are like building blocks that are combined to create complex workflows. Each node signifies a specific task that needs to be carried out, such as sending an email, updating a database, or running a script. Nodes can be connected to create a sequence of actions that form the workflow.

 

Marketplaces

Marketplaces are business entities receiving complete, up-to-date product information from Unbxd PIM.

 

Channel

Applications that have been integrated to make the transfer of information and processing duties linked to PIM easier can be referred to as Channels in the context of Unbxd PIM. The best illustration of this would be BigCommerce.