Gepard PIM introduces advanced data validation feature for enhanced product information management

Gepard PIM has launched an advanced data validation feature that aims to transform how businesses manage product data across various sales channels. In a complex digital marketplace, where data accuracy and compliance are paramount, this new functionality addresses the critical need for early-stage error detection and proactive management of product information.

A new standard in data accuracy

The core of Gepard’s new validation feature is its systematic approach to verifying product data immediately upon import into the Gepard PIM system. Products are checked against a predefined schema, allowing for the prompt identification and correction of errors such as incorrectly filled fields, invalid data formats, mismatched data types, and issues with decimal precision. This early validation process ensures that data errors are caught long before they can cause problems during export or go live on sales platforms.

Additionally, the validation feature includes conditional checks where the rules for one product attribute may depend on others. This is especially useful for managing complex product data, ensuring all conditional requirements are met and data relationships are accurately maintained. By addressing these issues early, businesses can maintain high data quality and avoid the costly process of correcting errors at later stages.

Ensuring compliance with EPREL standards

Compliance with regulatory standards, particularly the European Product Database for Energy Labelling (EPREL), is another critical aspect of the new Validation feature. Gepard’s system now includes EPREL-specific validation checks, ensuring that all necessary conditions are met before products are exported to the European market. This proactive approach helps businesses avoid last-minute compliance issues, fines, or delays in product launches.

By integrating these compliance checks into the validation process, Gepard PIM allows businesses to confidently manage their product data, knowing that all regulatory requirements are being met from the outset.

Proactive error management and workflow efficiency

One of the most significant benefits of the validation feature is its proactive error management capability. Instead of waiting for issues to be flagged during the export process, users can detect and correct errors during the initial product creation or editing stages. This early detection not only improves workflow efficiency but also saves time and resources that would otherwise be spent on correcting issues later in the process.

The validation feature also includes automated status updates, which streamline operations by keeping all stakeholders informed of a product’s readiness for export. When a product is edited, its status is automatically updated, ensuring that the entire process remains smooth and efficient.

CEO perspective

Sergii Shvets, founder and CEO of Gepard PIM, emphasized the importance of early error detection in maintaining data accuracy and compliance: “Our new validation feature allows our clients to catch and correct errors much earlier in the process, ensuring that products are ready for export to various sales channels without any last-minute issues. This not only enhances efficiency but also ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements.”

Gepard PIM’s new validation feature represents a significant advancement in product information management. By offering systematic validation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting proactive error management, Gepard PIM provides businesses with a powerful tool to maintain high-quality, compliant product data. This feature is set to become an essential component for businesses looking to stay competitive in the ever-evolving digital marketplace.

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