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Glossary term

What is SaaS PIM Platform / Cloud PIM Platform?

Definition

A SaaS PIM platform hosts product information management capabilities entirely in the cloud. It provides scalability, rapid onboarding, automated updates, and secure access for distributed teams. Cloud PIM supports real-time collaboration and faster omnichannel syndication.

A hosted PIM's availability and capabilities depend on the actual service and configuration. For example, an autonomous product data operation could take a supplier batch sent to a connected cloud PIM, create draft products through its authorized interface, and track validation and approval status before channel release.

SaaS PIM Platform / Cloud PIM Platform in an autonomous operation

  1. Step 1:

    Input

    A supplier batch sent to a connected cloud PIM

  2. Step 2:

    SaaS PIM Platform / Cloud PIM Platform

    Create draft products through its authorized interface

  3. Step 3:

    Outcome

    Track validation and approval status before channel release

A hosted PIM's availability and capabilities depend on the actual service and configuration.