### 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 [How does Bluestone PIM support product experience?](/discussions/35132-how-does-bluestone-pim-support-product-experience) Can Bluestone PIM help brands create quality product experiences at an enterprise level, and how? Bluestone PIM is a PIM platform with PXM capabilities. - Read more about PXM: https://bluestonepim.com/what-is-pxm - This means you can use the platform to deliver context-aware, seamless and personalized experiences. This is achieved because PIM enables you to have multiple versions of product content for each product, so you can adapt it to the sales or marketing channel, buying stage, market context, etc. PIM also lets you centralize all your content so that product experiences are consistent at the enterprise level. In this way, Bluestone PIM provides a solid foundation to build and manage powerful product experiences for eCommerce B2C and B2B businesses. Answered: Morten Snørsvald on December 21, 2020 [Your answer](/discussions/35132-how-does-bluestone-pim-support-product-experience/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Akeneo PIM [When will the assts will be availablein tef entites ?](/discussions/24111-when-will-the-assts-will-be-availablein-tef-entites) ? Hello Jeoffrey! You can already add image assets to a reference entity. (1) Create a new reference entity by clicking on the references entity icon, then clicking the “create” button in the upper right-hand corner. (2) From there, click “attributes” and “add an attribute” of type “image” to the reference entity. Alternatively, you can select the “properties” area inside of your reference entity, and “add an image” to be your hero image for the reference entity. If you still have questions, feel free to email us at hello@akeneo.com Thanks! Answered: Anaïs REDOR on December 19, 2023 [Your answer](/discussions/24111-when-will-the-assts-will-be-availablein-tef-entites/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Pimcore [How technical do users need to be to use the software?](/discussions/technical-expertise-needed-to-work-on-pimcore) Technical expertise needed to work on Pimcore Pimcore solutions get exactly tailored to customer requirements and are therefore very user-friendly and easy to use with minimum to no IT intervention. The heavy degree of customization allows non-technical users to work with the software comfortably and they require no technical skills at all. An easy to use context-sensitive navigation interface provides a solid foundation with generic functionality for all kinds of web applications and allows rapid application development and building customer solutions fast. Pimcore is built for developers and empowers them to build great digital experiences easily. Pimcore is not an ‘out-of-the-box’ software product. Initially, you need a developer to get started. Answered: Rajneesh Kumar on October 17, 2019 [Your answer](/discussions/technical-expertise-needed-to-work-on-pimcore/comments/new?remote=true) - [‹ Prev‹ Prev](/categories/product-information-management-pim/resources?discussions_page=2) - [1](/categories/product-information-management-pim/resources) - [2](/categories/product-information-management-pim/resources?discussions_page=2) - 3 - [4](/categories/product-information-management-pim/resources?discussions_page=4) - [5](/categories/product-information-management-pim/resources?discussions_page=5) - [6](/categories/product-information-management-pim/resources?discussions_page=6) - [7](/categories/product-information-management-pim/resources?discussions_page=7) - … - [18](/categories/product-information-management-pim/resources?discussions_page=18) - [19](/categories/product-information-management-pim/resources?discussions_page=19) - [Next ›Next ›](/categories/product-information-management-pim/resources?discussions_page=4) ## Product Information Management (PIM) Systems Reports Mid-Market Grid® Report for Product Information Management (PIM) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for Product Information Management (PIM) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for Product Information Management (PIM) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Product Information Management (PIM) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for Product Information Management (PIM) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for Product Information Management (PIM) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for Product Information Management (PIM) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Mid-Market Grid® Report for Product Information Management (PIM) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for Product Information Management (PIM) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Product Information Management (PIM) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report