At Pimics, we’ve seen it all. Massive Excel sheets with product data, pictures, photos, and product drawings stored in multiple places and in various formats. Only a handful of employees know for sure where to find what they need.
That’s why a smart DAM solution can be a game-changer for companies that are still managing product visuals manually. Pimics is primarily a solution for Product Information Management (PIM), but in fact, it handles PIM and DAM at the same time! This is a valid statement for any company that operates on Microsoft products. Two birds with one stone, as they say.
The Typical Chaos of Manual Picture Management
Imagine this: your product pictures are uploaded to
SharePoint, and from there, your team manually downloads, resizes, and re-uploads them to various online stores, catalogues, and sends them to business partners. High-resolution images are used for print, low-res versions for the web, and sometimes there’s an endless chain of emails involved. Multiply that process by thousands of products — like screws of different sizes and types — and it’s easy to see how easily mistakes can happen.
Enter Pimics: Your DAM Superhero
Managing product pictures becomes seamless with Pimics! Here’s how it works in 4 simple steps:
- Centralised Storage: You store all your product images on SharePoint, where they belong. Pimics takes over from there, automatically recognising which pictures correspond to which products. You only need to stick to set file-naming conventions (if you don’t have such rules, we’ll help you set them up). Which brings us to step #2.
- Intelligent & Structured Organisation: By following a simple naming structure (such as including the product’s serial number in the image name, then putting in a number for image order, etc.), Pimics immediately recognises whether a picture is the main image or a supplementary one. Even blueprints or technical schematics can be linked effortlessly.
- Automated Distribution: Pimics automatically sends images to their required destinations — your online store, printed catalogue, or over into a partner’s system. No more manual downloading, resizing, and uploading required.
- Dynamic Resizing: Forget about maintaining multiple versions of each picture. Pimics resizes images on demand, ensuring they’re perfectly optimised for their destination — whether high-resolution for print or compressed version for the web.
The Implementation Process: A Smooth Transition
If your company already organises its product images on SharePoint, implementing Pimics is a breeze! We set Pimics to function smoothly with your existing system, ensuring Pimics can "read" your SharePoint with minimal adjustments on your end. Think of it as a perfectly tailored suit — made to fit your specific needs.
A Game-Changing New Feature: Real-Time Sync
The interconnection between Pimics and SharePoint is long established. That said, until recently, Pimics only updated company SharePoint data once a day (actually, night). It did so by scanning the entire SharePoint library. This was certainly a great means to make sure all data is accurate and updated — but at the same time, the process was quite demanding resource-wise, and the occurrence of new or updated images in Pimics was always delayed by one day.
We’re happy to announce that this has changed! We updated Pimics and all its Sharepoint features so that we now guarantee:
- Real-Time Updates: Pimics now syncs with Sharepoint in real time! No more waiting until the next day to see a newly uploaded image in the system.
- Efficient Processing: Instead of rebuilding the entire picture library daily, Pimics only processes changes, reducing system load when it comes to computing efficiency.
This improvement means faster workflows and less strain on a company’s IT infrastructure. A win-win for everyone!
Why Choose Pimics for DAM?
All in all, Pimics could be a game-changer for your
Digital Asset Management. Here’s why:
- Saves Time: Getting rid of repetitive tasks frees up your team and allows them to focus on more strategic activities.
- Reduces Errors: Mistakes like misplaced images or incorrect uploads become a thing of the past within a system that is centralised and well-structured.
- Scales with You: Whether you have hundreds or thousands of products, Pimics is designed to grow with your needs.
Ready to Transform Your DAM?
Managing product pictures doesn’t have to be tedious, messy, or error-prone. With Pimics, you can take your Digital Asset Management to the next level, streamlining workflows and ensuring that every file-based document is exactly where it needs to be.
If you’re ready to see how Pimics can revolutionise your DAM processes, or if you’re curious about our new
real-time sync feature, get in touch with us today. Your product pictures — and your team — will thank you.