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Recently we discussed the Top 12 Essential PIM Export Features Every Catalog Manager Needs. Today, we shift our focus to another critical aspect of PIM tool: Reporting.
A PIM system equipped with advanced reporting capabilities helps improve data quality. It facilitates proactive data correction, optimal listing information in the catalog ultimately leading to better visibility of the product and sales growth.
Conversely, limited reporting can hinder sales opportunities and delay responses to market trends, impacting revenue and customer engagement.
Considering all these points, we’ve come up with a list—must have reporting capabilities. You might want to check if the PIM you choose is built up with all these features to fast track your Automotive/ Heavy-Duty business.
| REPORTS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Application Coverage / Holes Report | Identifies the completeness of the catalog and the gaps in the coverage. When this is combined with VIO information, it gives valuable insights for identifying new products. |
| Part Type Misalignment | Identifies the parts that do not have an Auto Care part type and allows to map it to the same |
| Overlaps Report | Detects applications that have multiple parts from the same part type reducing ambiguity to the buyer. |
| Advanced Filtering Invalid Report | Allows to view list of application - parts that are not having the Year, Make and Model as specified in VCDB |
| Dropped Parts Report | Explain the reason for excluded parts from ACES® reports, providing insights into catalog management decisions. |
| Invalid GTIN Report | Identifies parts and packages with invalid GTINs, ensuring accuracy in product identification. |
| Vendor Health Coverage Report | Evaluates availability of key information relating to product like applications, digital assets, interchange, attribute, package information etc. This is typically based on part terminology and brand information, optimizing supplier relationships and product assortment. |
Features To Determine Operational Efficiency
● Audit Trail - Tracks changes and updates made to the catalog, for traceability and accountability in data management.
● Product Life Cycle - Provides status updates on parts, such as discontinued, proposed, or superseded, facilitating proactive inventory management and product lifecycle planning.
Are you in search of a PIM software that meets all these capabilities?
APA's PIM system, called as Product Management Tool (PMT) is designed to fulfill all these requirements, ensuring efficient, accurate, and standards-compliant catalog management.
Moreover, our specialized tool, ACES® Viewer and Validator, provides all ACES®-related reports.
Why Choose APA?
- ✓ 24 years of professionalism in the American Automotive & Heavy-Duty Aftermarket
- ✓ 100+ Auto parts catalog specialists and dedicated developers
- ✓ Served many top players in the industry
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