Product Information Management

By News Desk on Oct 31, 2016 in ACES PIES Data, Press Release, Product Information Management |

MIAMI, Oct. 31, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cellacore, Inc., the automotive industry’s leading provider of Product Information Management (PIM) software, today announces the release of Product Desk Essentials, a new ACES PIES mapping software solution for the automotive aftermarket industry. Product Desk Essentials is an online web based solution that allows companies to map and manage product data. The solution exports data in ACES, PIES, and other automotive industry standard formats.  Pricing for Product Desk Essentials starts at $299 per month.  Companies that sign up at the upcoming SEMA Show will receive 30 days free and also free onboarding training and data import. Tony Minock, CEO and Co-Founder of Cellacore stated, “With Product Desk Essentials we empower companies to control their own product data and not have to rely on a service to produce ACES and PIES files.  It became clear after the successful launch of our flagship solution Product Desk Enterprise that automotive aftermarket companies also wanted a lower cost solution to simply produce ACES and PIES files.  Product Desk Essentials does just that at a low cost.” Minock continued, “The more companies that embrace standardized data exchange formats such as ACES and PIES, the more unified the automotive aftermarket will become.  By exchanging data in the ACES and PIES formats companies reduce costs related to product data management and application validation.  Companies will also increase sales by supplying accurate data to wholesales, retailers, and consumers.” Cellacore is excited to announce the launch of Product Desk Essentials in conjunction with the upcoming SEMA and AAPEX trade shows in Las Vegas on November 1-4.  Cellacore will have a booth at the SEMA Show.  The Cellacore booth number is #33338 and is located in the Upper Hall South. For additional information about Product Desk Essentials or to schedule a product demonstration, visit www.cellacore.com. About Cellacore Cellacore is a leading business applications development and consulting services organization to automotive companies. Based on a foundation of advanced technology and industry specific business knowledge, Cellacore has developed key business applications for the automotive manufacturing, distribution, and retail markets. Cellacore is headquartered in Miami, Florida and has offices in Tampa, Florida and Toronto, Canada. For more information visit www.cellacore.com. Media Contact Tony Minock CEO...

By News Desk on Oct 18, 2016 in Press Release, Product Information Management |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Product Desk To Facilitate B2C and B2B Product Catalog Website For The World Leader Of Monotube Gas Shock Absorbers MIAMI, Oct. 18, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cellacore, Inc., the automotive industry’s leading provider of Product Information Management (PIM) software, today announced that ThyssenKrupp BILSTEIN of America, Inc. has selected Product Desk to power and manage their online product catalog. By standardizing product data on one enterprise platform, Product Desk offers real-time access to product data for improved search and delivery capabilities across automotive application and fitment data. BILSTEIN will implement Product Desk as the foundation to their online catalog and customer ordering portal. The enhanced online catalog will go-live early Q2 2017 allowing both end consumers and BILSTEIN dealers to find their products faster with enhanced product content. “Product Desk will allow us to manage our product data coming from multiple systems on the same platform that will drive our online catalog,” stated Stan Demas, Head of Product Management, ThyssenKrupp BILSTEIN of America, Inc.  “The technology and toolset behind Product Desk allows us to enhance our online catalog with new ways to search, enhanced digital asset content, improved customer portal interactions to streamline product and sales information.  Cellacore’s approach to product search powered by Product Desk is something we have not seen before in the automotive aftermarket industry.” “Powering online product data catalogs is just one way companies can use Product Desk to revolutionize their business,” said Tony Minock, CEO & Co-Founder of Cellacore.  “With the modern architecture of Product Desk, we can serve up product data, fitment application data, and digital assets to any destination, including online catalogs, print catalogs, and much more.  We are empowering companies to take control of their product data and distribute it simply, accurately, and easily.” Product Desk is a web-based enterprise business application that is built specifically for the automotive industry.  For more information about Product Desk and Cellacore’s services visit www.cellacore.com. About BILSTEIN Founded in 1873, BILSTEIN is the world’s leading manufacturer of monotube gas pressure shock absorbers. With their main headquarters located in Germany, BILSTEIN is an original equipment supplier to BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, GM, Chrysler, Ford, Toyota and many others. Driven by a passion for motorsports, BILSTEIN...

By Tony Minock on Oct 11, 2016 in Blog, Data Distribution, Product Information Management |

The SEMA Show 2016 is fast approaching!  Are you ready for Las Vegas?  The evolution of the SEMA Show is amazing!  First of all the show allot of change.  Not only has the show embraced the enhancements in vehicles and accessories in the aftermarket automotive industry.  The SEMA Show is also embracing the technology that drives the industry. Cellacore will have a booth at the SEMA Show 2016!  Our booth is located at South Hall Upper #33338.  At the booth not only will some of our team members be there.   We will also have the opportunity for attendees to demo and test drive new software technology solutions.  This is an especially relevant opportunity for those companies seeking to improve their businesses. Showcasing at the SEMA Show 2016 our goal will be to show automotive aftermarket companies the power our Product Desk and our E-Catalog solutions.  By empowering companies to generate, manage, and finally distribute their own product data, it reduces costs, time to market, and improves efficiencies.  Most of all accurate product data allows companies to sell more parts. For far too long automotive companies have been intimidated by the complex nature of ACES PIES data.  Furthermore companies were limited to managing complex spreadsheets.  Or out-sourcing their data challenges to services based companies. During the SEMA Show 2016 we will be showcasing the following: How to produce ACES PIES data files with ease Learn the power of ACES PIES data and why need it How to map fitment data and ensure accuracy Streamline the management of your digital assets Improve your search and SEO visibility How to deploy a full featured online catalog Manage multiple levels of pricing quickly Automate the export of product data Get data in the hands of those who need it when they need Easily map your product data to OEM part data Uncover missed sales opportunities Finally build simple and effective websites And much much more… Schedule your no obligation demo of our solutions today!  Simply click here.  Book your appointment time today at the SEMA Show 2016. We are revolutionary, we are simple.  Our technology is easy to use.  We are here to improve your business.  If we cannot improve your business.  We will at the least point you in...

By Tony Minock on Mar 10, 2016 in Product Information Management |

Managing Product Data was heavily discussed last night at a well-attended SEMA Town Hall Meeting here in Miami.  During this meeting the SEMA Leadership polled the audience on their most pressing issues in their business.  While the number one issue was finding new and top talent.   26% Of Attendees Agreed That Managing Product Data Was A Major Issue   During the town hall it was discussed in-depth the importance of accurate product data from the manufacturer, through the wholesale distributor, down to the jobber, installer, or retailer.  This was the second most pressing issue in the businesses of the attendees, followed by product development. Ensuring accurate product data at all levels allows for more sales of products – a proven fact.  Accurate product data also lowers the total overall cost of sale and leads to higher customer satisfaction rate. Product Data is not limited to just specifications around the parts or assembly schematics.  Product Data expands into detailed product descriptions for your websites, accurate make/model data, product pictures, pricing, and so forth.  Many businesses today do not realize the cost to their business by not working with accurate product data.   Product Data In A Central Location Is Important   By centralizing product data, manufacturers as well as retailers can ensure that they are using the most up-to-date and accurate information.  When companies store information in different locations and in different formats, this can be costly, not only from a time perspective but to the bottom-line as well. Many companies limp along trying to manage product data in shared folders, spreadsheets, and using their ERP systems.  However, with today’s technology it has become very easy to centralize, maintain control, and roll out new products rapidly using Product Information Management (PIM) and E-Catalog tools.  The technology available today allows companies to effectively manage SKU proliferation, pricing/margin pressure, and become ACES and PIES compliant. No matter what level your company is at today or how many SKU’s you manufacture, distribute, or retail, having accurate product data can help your company’s revenue.  There are solutions of all levels to help companies maintain, review, and distribute accurate product data.    To learn more about simplifying your product data and selling more products contact us today. ...

By Tony Minock on Oct 20, 2015 in Product Information Management |

Product Information Management (PIM) is generally referred to as the process of managing information related to a product in a central location through a software or technology solution. The focus of this activity is generally the data or information that is required to sell the product to either business wholesale relationships or direct to consumer. Typically product information is scattered throughout organizations and is kept in silos or departments. The proliferation of SKU’s in many markets today has forced companies to implement Product Information Management solutions to ensure accurate product information is being used by their internal teams, as well as the correct information is being distributed outside of their organization to the general public or distribution channels. With companies having their entire product information in one single location they can centrally manage information about their products and ensure it is accurate and up to date. This allows for a consistent set of data to be used by such output channels as e-commerce sites, general marketing information websites, print catalogs, supply chain systems, ERP systems, and other relevant database systems. How can PIM solutions help companies In the past companies have tried to manage all of this information in either their website content management solution (CMS) or their ERP systems. With the depth of information required around each individual product or product family it becomes challenging to manage information in either a CMS or ERP, because certain data types or fields are not supported. This leads to disparate spreadsheets and independently built Microsoft Access databases. Which leads to further confusion on where the data is located, who is the owner of the data, and the source.  All of these factors then lead to questions regarding the accuracy of the data and challenges around validating the data. The adoption of Product Information Management systems within enterprise companies started becoming more prevalent in 2004, as analysts started covering this type of solution. The coverage started as the breadth of digital media assets started growing and crossed over with the traditional print catalogs. Product Information Management systems also started to become necessary as industry organizations started to demand data consistency and standards. Secure and robust data integration tools are also essential with...