Automatic catalog printing with the PIM publication tool

Automatic catalog printing with the PIM publication tool

02.02.2024

Quality assurance through centralized data maintenance

Imagine a company's broad and complex product range is managed across different platforms, but with a centralized system

The advantages of this centralized data management are numerous. Not only are the time and resources previously required for manual maintenance and catalog preparation saved, but the risk of errors is also minimized. By consolidating all information in one place, you can be sure that your data is consistent and error- free across all channels . 

Centralized data management in the PIM system enables quality assurance during the data maintenance process itself. This reduces coordination efforts, as errors such as transposed numbers or incorrect decimal points are virtually eliminated. Furthermore, the stored data is media-neutral, allowing changes to be automatically rolled out across various channels.

Fast and efficient catalog production at the touch of a button

The new publishing tool takes centralization a step further by automatically creating documents for printing . This keeps digital and printed product data synchronized and up-to-date.

But how does it work? Well, the relevant data from the PIM data source is transferred to the corresponding templates in the design tool . These templates can either use the standard layout or be customized to individual requirements. For multilingual content, there are separate templates for each language to ensure that every piece of product information ends up in the right place in the layout. And when data in the PIM changes, it is automatically updated in the templates and can be exported with a single click.

The effort required to create a catalog is limited to data allocation , i.e., determining which texts, images, and tables should actually be displayed. This enables the quick and efficient creation of catalogs while maintaining content quality.

Holistic solution for efficient data management and consistency

Overall, swisspim offers a solution that helps companies efficiently manage their product data, minimize errors, and ensure consistent information across various channels. Ready to boost your productivity and optimize your catalog process? Contact us today and revolutionize your product management.