E-commerce Dictionary

Error handling is the process of anticipating, detecting, and resolving errors or exceptions that occur during the execution of software programs or data processes. It ensures systems remain stable and data integrity is maintained.

Information related to a product's ethical sourcing, production, labor practices, and social/environmental impact, crucial for conscious consumers and compliance.

Faceted search enables users to refine product listings by applying multiple filters based on product attributes. This improves product discovery and user experience in online stores.

Federated PIM is an architectural approach where product information is managed across multiple distributed systems, unified by a central PIM layer.

A data synchronization method that identifies and processes only the changes in a product feed since the last update, rather than re-processing the entire dataset.

GS1 Digital Link is a standard that allows barcodes to function as web addresses, connecting physical products to online information via a single, scanable QR code.

The use of Large Language Models to automatically create compelling, SEO-optimized product copy from structured technical data and attributes.

Products that remain visible on an e-commerce storefront despite being deleted or disabled in the backend PIM, ERP, or inventory system.

Ghost SKUs are redundant or orphaned product identifiers in a database that do not correspond to physical inventory, often causing data synchronization issues.

GDSN is an internet-based network that enables real-time, global exchange of standardized product information between trading partners. It ensures data consistency across the supply chain.

A globally unique 14-digit number used to identify trade items, crucial for product identification in e-commerce and logistics.

A golden record is the single, most accurate, and complete version of a data entity (like a product) compiled from all available sources, ensuring data consistency.