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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.

20 Terms
15 Categories
3 Difficulty Levels

All Terms

MACH Architecture

Advanced

A modern technology approach based on Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, and Headless principles for agile e-commerce operations.

Core concepts and strategyMarch 18, 2026

Marketplace Aggregator

Intermediate

A business entity that acquires multiple e-commerce brands to scale them through shared resources, professional management, and technological infrastructure.

E-commerce strategyMarch 18, 2026

Marketplace Compliance

Intermediate

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.

Channel management and syndicationMarch 18, 2026

Marketplace Integration

Intermediate

Marketplace integration connects an e-commerce business's product catalog and order management with third-party online marketplaces like Amazon or Bol.com.

Channel management and syndicationMarch 18, 2026

Mass actions

Intermediate

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.

Operations and workflow managementMarch 18, 2026

Master Data Governance (MDG)

Intermediate

A strategic framework for managing the accuracy, consistency, and accountability of an organization's core data assets across all business systems.

Data managementMarch 18, 2026

Master Data Management (MDM)

Advanced

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.

Data management and qualityMay 7, 2026

Media Asset Linking

Intermediate

The process of associating digital media files (images, videos) with specific product information records within a PIM system.

Content and digital asset managementMarch 18, 2026

Media management

Intermediate

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.

Content and digital asset managementMarch 18, 2026

Metadata Layer

Intermediate

An architectural component providing descriptive information about data, assets, and their relationships, enhancing discoverability, governance, and interoperability within a system.

Data management and qualityMarch 18, 2026

Metadata Management

Advanced

The process of defining, organizing, and controlling metadata to improve data discoverability, usability, and governance within a PIM.

Data management and qualityMarch 18, 2026