Why an accounting system cannot replace PIM in e-commerce

Comparing content management features for e-commerce

My colleague Alexander Zlotko , Chief Revenue Officer Scallium, compared the functions of a standard accounting system and a PIM system for a commodity e-commerce project (for example, a classic marketplace). I share his analysis. 





Professional PIM systems automate key procedures at all stages of the product life cycle:





  • Import of primary data in the process of introducing a new product;





  • Enriching with data and keeping up-to-date information about the product;





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