No-code data modeling is revolutionizing PIM by offering unmatched flexibility and efficiency. If you’re tired of complex coding and want a more streamlined way to manage your product data modeling, no-code is the right solution for you.
In this blog post, we dive into why no-code data modeling is essential for a PIM. We will explore how it enhances product editing, and boosts cost efficiency.
From intuitive interfaces to easy drag and drop customization, discover how no-code can revolutionize your PIM experience and make your workflows smoother and more efficient than ever.
Don’t miss out on how these innovations can take your data management to the next level, and you’ll also get an inside peek into how data modeling works in Struct PIM!
Reason #1: You urgently need ‘on-the-fly’ adaptability
If you currently don’t have the ability to make changes to your product data models on-the-fly without necessarily having to involve developers every single time, you’re really missing out!
Ask yourself this question:
How easily can you accomplish any of the following typical tasks related to product information management?:
Task 1: Introduce a new product line with its own unique set of properties.
Task 2: Add new properties to an existing line of products.
Here’s a bunch of follow-up questions you might as well ask yourself:
Could your in-house master data specialists easily accomplish this by themselves?
If they can, how quickly would they be able to adapt to these changes and implement them?
If they can’t by themselves, how quickly could you assemble a team of developers to accomplish this? And at what cost each time?
Here’s the thing: If your business can’t adapt to these type of changes quickly and without having to involve costly developers every single time, you’re probably way behind some of your fiercest competitors.
If you – on the other hand – arm your business with a state-of-the-art PIM solution, building out and tweaking your product data models can actually even be an enjoyable process!
Need a new set of properties added in your product data models?
Well, then simply just add the properties based on any data type (texts, numbers etc.), give them names, group them in a section, and move them around until they’re placed exactly where you want them.
If you can think it, you should be able to build it!
Reason #2: A better product editing experience
Let’s face it. Your team of product information managers and product content editors will spend most of their time in the actual product editing environment.
The last thing they need when editing product information is to sift through an endless list of property fields to decide which belong to the actual product type they’re editing.
The ideal editing environment is one that offers your PIM users a decluttered editing experience.
Where just the property fields relevant to the product selected to be edited are visible. This helps create clarity and minimizes the risk of errors.
This is exactly what state-of-the-art PIM systems with built-in no-code data modeling abilities offer you!
Your PIM should offer you a streamlined and focused product editing experience that limits the unnecessary clutter.
With custom-tailored data models, your product editing pages will only display the fields and properties relevant to each product type - none of the extra noise.
This secures a clean, efficient interface that allows product editors to focus on improving accuracy in their work.
This setup doesn’t just save time - it brings a sense of clarity to product editors daily workflow.
Think of it like decluttering your desk: everything is organized, easy to find, and tailored exactly to what you need.
That means fewer headaches and more time to get things done right.
It’s product editing at your fingertips - simple, and flexible!
Reason #3: Better overall cost efficiency
Another big advantage of no-code data modeling in a PIM is that you’re not in need of custom coding anymore.
At least not for the types of tasks and processes that should really come with a high level of built-in adaptability before having to ever involve developers.
That is exactly why investing in a state-of-the-art PIM solution is almost always a great decision to take for ambitious and financially sound businesses.
The overall cost efficiency of a PIM really comes down to the following key factors:
Can your business afford the investment costs associated with implementing a PIM solution?
There’s the initial implementation cost, but then there’s also the recurring costs involved, such as software license fees.
For most financially sound and ambitious businesses these costs are all worthwhile.
As we previously touched upon, the need for custom development is basically eliminated when it comes to data modeling and maintenance.
You might still need to cover development costs associated with updating any custom integrations that you might have in place (depending on how you’ve built your integrations).
But you’re still way better off than without a state-of-the-art PIM.
This last key factor is perhaps the most important, but probably also the most difficult to assign a specific value to.
Simply because of its dynamic fluid nature that depends a lot on business strategy.
It really comes down to figuring out just how much more efficient your business will become with a powerful PIM solution that comes with no-code data modeling abilities built right in.
Consider the following:
How quickly will your business be able to adapt to changes to the product data scopes?
How many scalability levers can your business pull?
E.g.: How many new markets, countries and product verticals will your business be able to enter quickly if you had the ability to quickly adapt your product data to any such change?
Conclusion
No-code data modeling is a game-changer for Product Information Management (PIM) systems, offering businesses unprecedented flexibility, adaptability, and efficiency.
By eliminating the need for constant developer intervention, no-code PIM solutions empower your team to make real-time changes to product data models with ease, saving both time and money.
This adaptability not only streamlines workflows but also enhances the overall product editing experience, making it more intuitive and tailored to the specific needs of your product lines.
With the cost efficiencies gained from reducing reliance on custom coding, businesses can redirect resources toward growth and scalability.
No-code PIM systems are not just about managing data—they’re about future-proofing your business by enabling rapid responses to market changes, expanding into new markets, and handling complex product data with a simple, user-friendly approach.