25 Years of PIM: What We Learned Before There Was a Playbook
Written by Richard Turner
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Why Your Product Data Drives Distributors Crazy
Top Data Challenges in Selling Products to Online Distributors
Who Owns the PIM System in Manufacturing? (Hint: It’s Not Just IT)
Product Information Management (PIM) systems have become mission-critical for manufacturing companies navigating complex product portfolios, multi-channel distribution, and increasing customer expectations.
Rebrand Announcement
I’m excited to share an important update that reflects both our journey and our continued commitment to you. Our flagship solution, Design for Retrieval (DFR), is nowConvergence PIM.
Oct 20, 2025
Catch Up with Us: Convergence PIM's Newest Enhancements
Have you been wondering what we've been up to since we first launched v15 of our PIM with enhanced capabilities for connecting your enterprise with upstream product and parts data?
We’ve released new features that support all functional areas of...
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