E-commerce Dictionary
Not sure what a term means? Find plain-English definitions, real-world examples, and practical tips for PIM, product data, and all things e-commerce.
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MACH Architecture
A modern technology approach based on Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, and Headless principles for agile e-commerce operations.
Marketing Attributes
Marketing attributes are product characteristics designed to highlight benefits, drive engagement, and differentiate products for promotional purposes.
Marketplace Aggregator
A business entity that acquires multiple e-commerce brands to scale them through shared resources, professional management, and technological infrastructure.
Marketplace Compliance
Marketplace compliance refers to adhering to the specific rules, policies, and legal requirements set by online marketplaces for product listings, data, and seller operations. Failure to comply can lead to penalties or account suspension.
Marketplace Integration
Marketplace integration connects an e-commerce business's product catalog and order management with third-party online marketplaces like Amazon or Bol.com.
Mass actions
Mass actions allow users to apply the same changes to multiple products or data entries simultaneously. This feature significantly streamlines data management, improves efficiency, and reduces manual effort in e-commerce and PIM systems.
Master Data Governance (MDG)
A strategic framework for managing the accuracy, consistency, and accountability of an organization's core data assets across all business systems.
Master Data Management (MDM)
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.
Media Asset Linking
The process of associating digital media files (images, videos) with specific product information records within a PIM system.
Media management
Media management involves organizing, storing, and distributing all digital assets related to products, such as images, videos, and documents, to ensure consistency across all sales channels.
Metadata Layer
An architectural component providing descriptive information about data, assets, and their relationships, enhancing discoverability, governance, and interoperability within a system.
Metadata Management
The process of defining, organizing, and controlling metadata to improve data discoverability, usability, and governance within a PIM.