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Your comprehensive guide to understanding e-commerce and product information management terminology.
Data virtualization is a technology that integrates data from disparate sources into a single, virtual view without physically moving or copying the data.
Data import is the process of bringing data from an external source into a target system. In e-commerce, this often involves populating a PIM with product information from various sources like ERPs or supplier feeds.
Data integrity ensures data is accurate, consistent, and reliable throughout its lifecycle. It is crucial for making informed decisions and maintaining customer trust in e-commerce operations.
Data manipulation is the process of transforming raw data into a structured, clean, and usable format for various applications. It involves cleaning, validating, enriching, and organizing data to meet specific requirements.
Data normalization is the process of structuring data to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity, often involving standardizing formats and values.
Data validation is the process of ensuring that data entered or processed in a system is accurate, consistent, and adheres to predefined rules and formats.
A centralized system designed to aggregate, manage, and distribute all product data specifically for e-commerce operations.
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 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.
An architectural component providing descriptive information about data, assets, and their relationships, enhancing discoverability, governance, and interoperability within a system.
The process of defining, organizing, and controlling metadata to improve data discoverability, usability, and governance within a PIM.
PIM data model extensibility refers to a PIM system's ability to be easily modified and expanded to accommodate new product attributes, types, or relationships.