Product Information Management
When Everyone is on the Same Page
VISTA’s Product Information Manager (PIM) delivers timely, rich, consistent product information—to bibliographic agencies, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and readers—at each purchase point throughout the supply chain.
Why PIM?
- One central repository for images, publicity clips, reviews, audio, author information, web links and more
- Easily supply title information—including full title descriptions and jacket images—using XML, to websites, bibliographic agencies, overseas agents and offices, customer service staff and customers
- Speed time to market with a powerful scheduling capability
- Produce consistent printed material using templates for title information sheets, publicity materials and catalogs
- Adhere to critical industry standards such as ONIX International and manage a streamlined transition to ISBN-13
Distributors and Distributed Publishers
Use PIM to streamline your most critical supply chain relationship and fine-tune marketing and sales channels. PIM automates the flow of information between distributors and publisher clients, speeding access to title information via catalogs and websites and reducing inefficient data duplication.
Applications Hosting for PIM
Eliminate implementation and in-house support costs by utilizing Product Information Manager as a hosted application. VISTA professionals handle support, upgrades and maintenance while you enjoy the benefits of a functionally rich and powerful system at a low monthly cost. To learn more email VISTA at solutions@vistacomp.com.
