Product Data Management for Distributors
Bridge manufacturers and retailers. Transform incoming data, enrich it, and deliver in any format your customers need.
Distributor Data Challenges
Without Apimio
Manufacturer Data Inconsistency
Every manufacturer sends data differently—PDFs, spreadsheets, XML feeds, portals. Normalizing this data consumes weeks of manual effort.
Retailer Requirements Vary
Each retailer wants data in their specific format with their required attributes. One product needs 20 different versions for 20 retailers.
Slow Product Onboarding
Getting a new manufacturer's catalog ready for distribution takes 4-8 weeks. Retailers lose patience and source elsewhere.
Data Quality Complaints
Retailers reject orders due to incorrect specs, missing images, or incomplete descriptions. Chargebacks eat into margins.
Update Propagation Delays
Price changes, discontinuations, and new products take days to reach all your channels. Customers see outdated information.
No Single Source of Truth
Product data lives in spreadsheets, ERP, website backend, and emails. Nobody knows which version is current.
With Apimio
Universal Data Import
Import from any source—spreadsheets, APIs, PDFs, supplier portals. Our transformation engine normalizes everything to your standard schema.
Retailer-Specific Exports
Configure output templates for each retailer's requirements. Auto-generate their required formats with correct field mappings.
Rapid Catalog Onboarding
AI-assisted data mapping cuts onboarding from weeks to days. Template-based workflows ensure consistency across manufacturers.
Quality Assurance Automation
Validation rules catch errors before export. Completeness scoring shows exactly what's missing for each retailer's requirements.
Real-Time Syndication
Changes propagate to all connected channels within minutes. Schedule updates, manage version history, and rollback if needed.
Centralized Product Hub
One authoritative source for all product data. Full audit trail shows who changed what, when, and why.
Why Distributors Choose Apimio
Purpose-built features for your industry needs
Supplier Data Onboarding
Import product data from any supplier format. Saved templates and VLOOKUP formulas automate recurring imports from regular suppliers.
Centralized Catalog
One source of truth for thousands of SKUs from multiple suppliers. Custom attributes for any product data you need.
Vendor Collaboration
Invite vendors to update their own product data with controlled access. Reduce back-and-forth communication.
Multi-Store Distribution
Manage product data across all your Shopify stores. Real-time sync keeps every store updated automatically.
Features for Distribution
Everything you need to manage product information
Import Templates
Save column mapping configurations for each supplier. Import new product data without re-mapping columns every time.
VLOOKUP Formulas
Apply transformations during import. Cross-reference fields, apply conversions, and standardize data automatically.
Vendor Portal
Invite vendors to update their product data directly. Controlled access to assigned products only.
Multi-Store Sync
Connect all your Shopify stores. Changes in Apimio push to all stores via real-time webhooks.
Bulk Operations
Update prices, descriptions, or any attribute across thousands of products. Schedule operations for off-hours.
Data Quality
Completeness scoring for every product. Ensure supplier data meets your quality standards before publishing.
How Apimio Works
Simple steps to transform your product data management
Import Your Data
Connect existing systems or import via CSV/Excel. All your product data in one place.
Enrich & Optimize
Add attributes, optimize for SEO, and ensure data quality across all products.
Publish Everywhere
Syndicate to all your sales channels with one click. Stay synced automatically.
Who Uses Apimio in Distribution
Teams across your organization benefit
Product Data Managers
Product Data Managers
Own the catalog quality and completeness. Manage manufacturer relationships and retailer requirements.
Sales Operations
Sales Operations
Ensure retailers have accurate data to sell effectively. Reduce order errors and returns.
Integration Teams
Integration Teams
Connect PIM to ERP, WMS, and EDI systems. Automate data flows across the supply chain.
Proven Results
Real impact for distributors businesses
Handle large supplier catalogs
Import templates save hours
All channels from one dashboard
Quality scoring for all products
Customer Success Stories
“Apimio has transformed how we manage our distributors product catalog. We've cut our time-to-market in half.”
Director of E-commerce
Leading Distributors Company
“The data quality features alone have reduced our return rate by 45%. Our customers get exactly what they expect.”
Product Manager
Distributors Brand
Frequently Asked Questions
Apimio is built for scale. Import files with 5,000+ rows, manage 100,000+ SKUs, and run bulk operations across your entire catalog.
Yes. Use VLOOKUP formulas and mapping rules to transform manufacturer data into your format. Convert units, map categories, apply pricing formulas—all during import.
Create Brand Portals for each retailer segment. They log in, browse products, and export in their required format. No manual data requests needed.
Yes. Invite suppliers to Apimio where they maintain their product data. You control visibility and approve changes before they affect your catalog.
Yes. If you sell direct via Shopify, Apimio syncs products in real-time. Manage B2B distribution and D2C e-commerce from one platform.
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PIM Resources for Distributors
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