08.04.2021
Having problems with optimizing business? Too many products to manage and information getting out of the order?
Kenner Soft Service GmbH, a software company specializing in the field of e-commerce development, is happy to introduce a new KennerPIM – open-source Product Information Management software designed for solving complex problems of the e-commerce market. It is an advanced solution for e-businesses that allows having full control over product information management.
Product Information Management, or PIM in short, is a process/set of processes for managing product data or information, e.g. evaluating, identifying, storing, distributing data. PIM’s main task is to support a multichannel marketing strategy providing the central management and maintenance of the entire type of raw data, product content, or any related information.
Based on the PIM system, KennerPIM software is an innovative open-source management system developed for omnichannel marketing solutions and accurate data distribution.
PIM is not a simple tool for product information management. The system has many functions and instruments, presented below, all of which are not just useful but rather inevitable for modern successful business and process automation.
Before exploring the table below, just give yourself a couple of minutes to answer those crucial questions:
And then look for corresponding PIM solutions.
Short description
| General | KennerPIM | AkeneoPIM | PimcorePIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website | https://kennerpim.com/ | https://www.akeneo.com/ | https://pimcore.com/ |
| Web-based | yes, on-premises | yes, on-premises or cloud-based | yes, on-premises or cloud-based |
| Industry Specific | B2B & B2C Small businesses Mid-Size Large | B2B & B2C Small businesses Mid-Size Large | B2B & B2C Mid-Size Large |
| Technologies | PHP, MySQL/MariaD, JavaScript | PHP, MySQL/MariaDB | PHP, ExtJS, MySQL/MariaDB |
| Support | Supported by the in-house development team. Premium support possible for customers with Support Agreements. Provides qualitative customer support and helps new users with the integration of a PIM in all stages | Free Community Support / Premium Support possible only for Enterprise Edition | Free Community Support / Premium Support possible only for Enterprise Edition |
| Data exchange | |||
| API | Rest API | Rest API | GraphQL |
| Data import/export | yes | yes | yes |
| Data quality | Modules for control and improvement of the product data quality by measuring the completeness of data. | Validation workflow for data quality control | Data quality control |
| Connectors | ERP, CMS, DMS, etc. | ERP, CMS, DMS, etc. | ERP, CMS, DMS, etc. |
| Product Management Features | a similar set of complex PIM functionalities | a similar set of complex PIM functionalities | a similar set of complex PIM functionalities |
| Multi-language | yes | yes | yes |
| Supplier Portals | yes | no | yes, with additional programming |
| Distributor Portals | yes | no | yes, with additional programming |
| System Updates | yes | yes | yes |
| User Interface | |||
| Users management | yes | yes | yes |
| Roles management | yes | no, available only in Akeneo Enterprise Edition | yes |
| Teams management | yes | yes | yes |
| Demo | yes | yes | yes |
| Pricing | Free Open Source Edition Free Community Edition Enterprise Edition with Support agreement starting at 190 Euro/Month | Free Open Source Free Community Edition Enterprise Edition for Annual Subscription – price on request but commonly thousands of Euro | Free Open Source Free Community Edition Enterprise Edition for Annual Subscription – price on request but commonly thousands of Euro |
Based on this table you can notice that each system provides lots of opportunities. We are recommending trying the demo versions and then choosing the best that meets your needs.
Important to note that in terms of dashboarding tools and data visualization, KennerPIM software is surpassing its competitors, as all data for processing is presented in the form of tables, charts, graphs, thus transforming product information management into a picture-perfect campaign.
The implementation and integration process is currently supported by an in-house development team making the whole experience problem-free and fast. Third-party technology partners are currently being added.
The Lowest cost for Premium addition as well as Support Agreement, starting at 190 Euro/month is a much more attractive proposition. Extra modules can be ordered in addition to Free Edition depending on customer requirements making KennerPIM very flexible and price attractive.
Summing up all the above, implementation of PIM software definitely will be an advantage and like a hand of help for e-commerce platforms. KennerPIM system is empowered with all necessary and even some more features to guarantee advanced marketing solutions and error-free data.
Try the demo if you are not sure. Good luck!
For more detailed information on KennerPIM software, we recommend you to visit PIM solution | KennerPIM: Product information management. Already wanted to try a KennerPIM product, our free demo version is at your disposal https://demo.kennerpim.com/
