E-commerce Dictionary

[ETIM](/guides/product-taxonomy/etim) is the international standard for the uniform classification of technical products, providing a structured way to exchange product data across the supply chain.

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.

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 golden record is the single, most accurate, and [complete](/ecommerce-dictionary/completeness) version of a data entity (like a product) compiled from all available sources, ensuring data consistency.

The process of checking and verifying product data during import to ensure it meets quality standards and system requirements before acceptance.

A network of interconnected product entities and their relationships, enabling advanced [semantic search](/ecommerce-dictionary/semantic-search) and intelligent recommendations.

Master Data Management (MDM) is a comprehensive approach to defining and managing an organization's critical non-transactional data to provide a single, consistent view across the enterprise.

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](/ecommerce-dictionary/product-attribute), types, or relationships.

Product attributes are specific characteristics or details that define a product, such as color, size, material, or technical specifications. They are crucial for product differentiation, search, and filtering in e-commerce.