Services We Offer

PIM Implementation Services

• Allion is a leader in PIM implementation. We provide a full range of services, from conceptual design and solution architecture to complex data modeling and product data management, ensuring the success of your PIM project.
• As a top global partner of Akeneo and Shopify, Allion’s expertise in these platforms is unparalleled. We have also worked with numerous other platforms, including homegrown systems, and can support any PIM implementation.
• No matter the platform, contact us to discuss your needs by filling out the form below.

PIM Platform Selection / PIM RFP

• Allion helps brands, manufacturers, retailers, and distributors choose the right PIM/PXM platform. Our team of experts has extensive experience with major and minor PIM/PXM solutions. We guide you to the platform best suited for your company. Learn more about our PIM RFP services here.

PIM Managed Services

• Allion offers managed services for companies wanting to outsource PIM management. Our PIM experts ensure your PIM solution stays up-to-date, and your product data remains accurate.

Akeneo PIM Implementation

• Allion, an Akeneo Partner, boasts a team of certified specialists and developers. Learn about our Akeneo services here.

Other PIM/MDM Platforms

• If your PIM isn’t listed, Allion can still assist. We've worked with leading PIM systems and various legacy technologies. Contact us to discuss your project.

Digital Transformation & Strategy Consulting

• Navigating the e-commerce landscape can be challenging. Allion’s professional services team excels in guiding clients through uncharted waters, developing and executing long-term strategies with your leadership.

Platform Selection & RFP Management

• Starting your PIM, MDM, Search, or Commerce journey? Allion can help you evaluate and select the right commercial options.

Data Governance & Business Process Improvement

• Maximize your technology investments with strong business processes. Let Allion ensure your team has a solid plan.

Change Management

• Adoption by your team and customers is key to e-commerce success. Allion supports you in managing significant changes in direction, process, or platforms.

Business Intelligence

• Big data is our specialty. Allion’s team of data scientists and industry experts can help craft the ideal BI or data visualization solution for your business.

Platform Selection

• Get Help Selecting the Right Product Information Management (PIM) System
• Selecting the right PIM system is crucial for a growing e-commerce business. Whether replacing an existing system or purchasing PIM technology for the first time, navigating the market can be complex and time-consuming. Making the wrong choice can cost time, money, and hinder your organization's potential.
• Allion has been the PIM RFP partner for many top e-commerce companies and has built an extensive network of professionals in the field. We leverage this unique position to help our clients achieve maximum impact with their PIM investments.

Running a Successful PIM RFP

• Allion offers support to brands, manufacturers, retailers, and distributors in conducting a thorough and effective PIM RFP to identify and purchase the ideal PIM system. Our managed RFP process helps achieve the following objectives:
• Goals: Define what you aim to achieve with your PIM purchase.
• Requirements Gathering: Identify the business needs driving your requirements.
• Meaningful Demos: Experience the features that matter most to your business.
• Decision Support: Provide qualitative and quantitative factors tailored to your business to help you make an informed choice.

Identifying the Most Important Selection Criteria

• Allion builds the selection criteria through a combination of research, fact-finding with your key personnel, and our extensive market experience. This includes evaluating:
• Current PIM processes
• Data model review, including taxonomy, attributes/properties, metadata, and data quality
• SKU, category, and supplier count
• Needs for imports, exports, digital asset management, and syndication channels
• Additional stakeholder interviews

Demos & Estimates

• With detailed documentation, we assist your team in identifying candidate platforms. We then schedule guided demos with selected candidates, focusing on features and offerings most relevant to your business. We ensure you understand the different approaches to managing PIM challenges, including item setup, data onboarding, workflows, and publishing channels. Additionally, we work with PIM vendors to provide estimates for licensing, hosting, support, implementation, and other operating costs.

Scoring & Recommendations

• In the final step, Allion presents a data-driven recommendation to your management, including a scorecard based on critical selection criteria and expert commentary, providing clear recommendations on the best platform(s) for your needs.

Taxonomy & Attribution

• Taxonomy and attribution are essential components of your e-commerce data model, and a specialty at Allion. Taxonomy is integrated into various business systems, including ERP, PIM, commerce, and search platforms.
• Many e-commerce owners underestimate the significance of taxonomy and attribution in their strategy, often delegating their management to inexperienced personnel with minimal product knowledge. It’s also common to see these elements treated as projects that can be "completed" rather than ongoing processes requiring continuous testing and refinement.
• In reality, taxonomy and attribution should be regarded as vital business assets, with well-funded and trained management processes. They offer opportunities to create long-term competitive advantages and enhance the search and browsing experience in your digital channels compared to competitors.

Taxonomy & Data Modelling Services

• Defining a product hierarchy, or taxonomy, is a challenging task that requires research, patience, and meticulous attention to detail. Many e-commerce merchants maintain unique taxonomies for each of their business channels. Allion has extensive expertise in these processes and offers taxonomy and attribution modelling services to some of the largest e-commerce retailers and distributors in the United States. Our team of experts, supported by our proprietary software, manages large, complex taxonomy and attribution models effectively.

Attribution

• Attribution involves defining attributes (also known as product specifications or properties) for products within the taxonomy. Attributes are defined by their metadata, including a name, data type, minimum length, and other business rules. In the PIM environment, product data is mapped into attributes to be organized and published downstream.
• Creating an effective attribution model is as crucial as defining the taxonomy. It determines how product information is collected, maintained, and presented in a channel. Managing tens or even hundreds of thousands of attributes in retail taxonomies is a significant undertaking that requires expertise and the right tools.

Product Content Creation & Normalization

• High-quality product data is vital for e-commerce success. It includes basic information like the title, brand, and description, as well as detailed product attributes and digital assets.

Data Migration

• Migrating product data between systems is complex due to differing structures and requirements. Allion excels at this challenge. Our expertise and specialized tools streamline the process, saving you time and headaches.

Channel Syndication

• Channel syndication can be a complex puzzle. Allion simplifies the process of mapping and distributing product data across multiple channels. From portals and spreadsheets to APIs, we handle it all, so you can focus on your core business.

Composite AI

• Allion is at the forefront of Composite AI, combining the best of multiple AI disciplines to create sophisticated, intelligent solutions. Our expertise in:
• Knowledge representation
• Machine learning
• Natural language processing
• Optimization
• Enables us to develop robust AI systems that address your unique business needs.

Knowledge Graphs

• Improve efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and gain a competitive edge. Allion's knowledge graphs provide a solid foundation for data-driven strategies. Discover new opportunities, optimize operations, and make smarter decisions.

FitmentPro

• Precision parts fitment, optimized. Allion's Fitment Pro expertise ensures accurate product matching, driving sales and customer satisfaction. Our data-driven approach transforms raw data into actionable insights, boosting efficiency and reducing returns.

E-Commerce SEO Overview

• E-commerce SEO is a complex puzzle. Allion delivers comprehensive solutions to boost your online visibility. From optimizing product content and technical SEO to benchmarking and rank tracking, our expertise drives tangible results.