### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Product Information Management (PIM) Systems Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Product Information Management (PIM) Systems Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Product Information Management (PIM) Systems Articles [![2023 Trends in the E-commerce Industry](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/2023%20trends%20in%20the%20e-commerce%20industry.png "2023 Trends in the E-commerce Industry")](https://www.g2.com/articles/ecommerce-industry-trends-2023) [ ### 2023 Trends in the E-commerce Industry ](https://www.g2.com/articles/ecommerce-industry-trends-2023) This post is part of G2's 2023 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Emily Malis Greathouse, director, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Subhransu Sahu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Subhransu Sahu") SS ](https://learn.g2.com/author/subhransu-sahu) by Subhransu Sahu [![Highlights From the G2 Fall 2022 E-Commerce Reports](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/recap%20ecommerce%20report-GG.jpg "Highlights From the G2 Fall 2022 E-Commerce Reports")](https://www.g2.com/articles/highlights-from-the-g2-fall-2022-e-commerce-reports) [ ### Highlights From the G2 Fall 2022 E-Commerce Reports ](https://www.g2.com/articles/highlights-from-the-g2-fall-2022-e-commerce-reports) The e-commerce software market experienced significant changes in the past quarter caused by market corrections, changes in buyer behavior, and supply chain challenges. To understand how these changes impacted users, I analyzed the most recent G2 e-commerce reports data for fall 2022. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![What Is Social Commerce, and Why We Created a New Category for It](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Social%20commerce%20platforms.jpg "What Is Social Commerce, and Why We Created a New Category for It")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-social-commerce-and-why-we-created-a-new-category-for-it) [ ### What Is Social Commerce, and Why We Created a New Category for It ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-social-commerce-and-why-we-created-a-new-category-for-it) The fact that social media is critical for e-commerce is obvious. There are billions of users on social media platforms, and many of them buy online. It is estimated that the number of social media users worldwide will reach 5.85 billion by 2027. In addition, sellers also use social media to share and promote their products—the value of social commerce sales worldwide is estimated at 2.9 trillion dollars by 2026. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![What Is PIM? The Key to Effective Product Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI027_Learn_Article_Images-What_is_PIM_V1a.png "What Is PIM? The Key to Effective Product Management")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-pim) [ ### What Is PIM? The Key to Effective Product Management ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-pim) In 2008, Steve Jobs confidently dubbed the MacBook Air the “world’s thinnest notebook”.  [ ![Brittany K. King](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Brittany K. King") BKK ](https://learn.g2.com/author/brittany-king) by Brittany K. King [![Hybrid Shopping Trends in 2022](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/hybrid-shopping.jpeg.jpeg "Hybrid Shopping Trends in 2022")](https://www.g2.com/articles/hybrid-shopping-trends-2022) [ ### Hybrid Shopping Trends in 2022 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/hybrid-shopping-trends-2022) This post is part of G2's 2022 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![2021 Trends in E-Commerce and Industry 4.0](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/ecommerce%20and%20industry%204.0%20trends%202021.jpg "2021 Trends in E-Commerce and Industry 4.0")](https://www.g2.com/articles/e-commerce-and-industry-4-0-trends-2021) [ ### 2021 Trends in E-Commerce and Industry 4.0 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/e-commerce-and-industry-4-0-trends-2021) This post is part of G2's 2021 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Michael Fauscette, G2's chief research officer and Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![Why You Need an E-Commerce Strategy and How to Create One](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/were%20open%20sign%20on%20shop%20door.jpg "Why You Need an E-Commerce Strategy and How to Create One")](https://www.g2.com/articles/why-you-need-an-e-commerce-strategy-and-how-to-create-one) [ ### Why You Need an E-Commerce Strategy and How to Create One ](https://www.g2.com/articles/why-you-need-an-e-commerce-strategy-and-how-to-create-one) If you sell online, you surely use an e-commerce platform or shopping cart software to create and manage your online store, track inventory and payments, and maybe personalize your buyers’ shopping experience. But your competitors also use similar tools—so what is your competitive advantage? [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![How to Choose the Best E-Commerce Software for Your Business](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/igor-miske-Px3iBXV-4TU-unsplash.jpg "How to Choose the Best E-Commerce Software for Your Business")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-choose-the-best-e-commerce-software-for-your-business) [ ### How to Choose the Best E-Commerce Software for Your Business ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-choose-the-best-e-commerce-software-for-your-business) If you are reading this, you have internet access and have probably already tried to buy something online. That's what e-commerce is about, at least from a buyer perspective. When it comes to sellers, things can be a lot more complicated. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu Show More ## Product Information Management (PIM) Systems Glossary Terms [![Versioning](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI039_Versioning_V1a.png "Versioning")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/verisioning) [Versioning](https://www.g2.com/glossary/verisioning) Versioning is the process of assigning unique names or identifiers to manage multiple versions of software. Learn more about versioning, types of versioning schemes, and best practices to follow during a software release. by Keerthi Rangan [![Product Differentiation](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI640_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Bproduct_differentiation%5D_V1a.png "Product Differentiation")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/product-differentiation-definition) [Product Differentiation](https://www.g2.com/glossary/product-differentiation-definition) Product differentiation is a group of traits or characteristics distinguishing a product from a similar one on the market. Learn the types and benefits. by Holly Landis ## Product Information Management (PIM) Systems Discussions 0 Question on: Bluestone PIM [Integrations with other platforms?](/discussions/34772-integrations-with-other-platforms) Does Bluestone PIM have any pre-built integrations with e-commerce platforms, tools or marketplaces? Yes, Bluestone PIM has an ecosystem of apps that integrate our PIM with the leading marketplaces (e.g. Amazon), tools that marketers use (Adobe InDesign) and platforms like Google Shopping, or Magento. We also have pre-built apps for industry-specific environments, like Cobuilder, GS1 or NOBB. Visit the full store of our apps here: https://marketplace.bluestonepim.com/ Answered: Morten Snørsvald on December 10, 2020 [Your answer](/discussions/34772-integrations-with-other-platforms/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Plytix Cloud PIM & DAM [Have you used this solution for a customer? if yes, what sort of difficulties did you face?](/discussions/28229-have-you-used-this-solution-for-a-customer-if-yes-what-sort-of-difficulties-did-you-face) Small, medium and big businesses have problems with their catalogs/SKUs in general, and in our case when we approach customers and try to show them how much they need their data to be organized and ready to be pulled any time, we face issues with them not appreciating it, not fully understand its importance and what sort of positive impact it would have on their business. Side note: We are a specialized cataloging company Hey Anas, great question! It's true that many companies don't appreciate the value of quality data until it's too late. In these cases, it's important to paint the bigger picture of how inaccurate and incomplete product data impacts their bottom line. Here's just one stat along those lines: poor data quality costs organizations an average of $15 million annually, according to Gartner's Data Quality Market Survey. For more talking points in favor of maintaining good quality data, you can check out our blog: https://www.plytix.com/blog/bad-product-information-is-sabotaging-your-multichannel-success Answered: Ashley Duncan on August 11, 2021 Comment deleted by user. 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