Imagine a scenario where a marketing team accidentally deletes some parts or application information for a major product line. The consequences could be disastrous, leading to lost sales, damaged customer trust, and workflow disruptions. To prevent these mishaps, you must need a Product Information Management (PIM) system with RBAC (Role Based Access Control) feature. This blog highlights the benefits of utilizing a PIM with RBAC and explains how it works to safeguard your catalog data and streamlines workflows.

How RBAC Benefits Your Organization?

RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) is a powerful feature for managing user permissions and ensuring data security in the PIM system. It helps you balance collaboration and control, while also simplifying workflows and protecting sensitive information. Key benefits include:

  • ● Enables to create roles based on your organization's structure and needs.
  • ● Helps customize permission for each user or group.
  • ● Protects sensitive data from unauthorized access.
  • ● Adapts to your organization’s growth and evolving industry needs.

RBAC in APA’s PIM – A Powerful Tool for Catalog Managers

Are you searching for a PIM with advanced role management feature that ensure both security and efficiency? Look no further. APA’s PIM, Product Management Tool (PMT), equipped with RBAC, offers a robust platform specifically designed to securely manage Automotive and Heavy-Duty product catalog data.

Why PMT is the right choice for you: 6 reasons

1. Screen Based controls:Roles can be defined with “Hide”, “Read-Only” or “Read & Write” access to different screens. Critical masters that need to be controlled by the catalog admin can be hidden to the rest of the users.

2. Product Line and Part type based controls: Roles can be defined to provide access to only specific product lines or part types. Part types can be specified individually using “Include” option and also controlled by exceptions using “Exclude” option.

3. Menu Management:Your Catalog Admin can configure menu access for different user roles.

4. Option for single sign on:We have integrated with the Active directory of our customers that would allow your IT team to directly manage access to the PIM.

5. Role Customization:Sometimes, we might need to tweak the existing functions to meet your specific requirements. PMT can be quickly customized to meet your specific requirements.

6. Training:We are committed to training your catalog admins and ensuring that they get all the support needed for managing RBAC.

The Final Word

In summary, RBAC in a PIM system is essential for managing product data securely and efficiently. For the Automotive and Heavy-Duty industries, where data integrity is paramount, it ensures uncompromised confidentiality and smoother collaboration.



NOW is the RIGHT TIME to Secure Your Catalog Data!

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