Product Information Management Glossary
Definitions for key terms in PIM, ecommerce, and retail — everything you need to understand product data management.
GDSN (Global Data Synchronization Network)
The GS1 network that lets trading partners share standardized, GTIN-keyed product data automatically through certified data pools.
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A globally unique product identifier administered by GS1, used across supply chains and marketplaces — the umbrella standard that includes UPC and EAN.
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The code a manufacturer assigns to a product or part, shared by every reseller — used by marketplaces to match listings, especially when no GTIN exists.
Learn moreMaster Data Management (MDM)
An enterprise discipline for creating one authoritative source of truth across all critical business data — products, customers, suppliers, and more.
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A structured document that lists a product’s key specifications, features, and attributes in a standardized, scannable format for buyers and channels.
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The evolution of PIM that adds context-specific content optimization for each channel and stage of the buyer journey.
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Centralized software that stores, enriches, and publishes accurate product data across every sales channel.
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