- Core Needs & Challenges
- Need accurate full descriptions
- Need high resolution images for print
- Multiple manufacturers / sources / formats
- Value-Add
- Crisp summaries for presentation
- Create low resolution images for online
- Data can be exported (formats, systems)
- Items related to Units (Groupings)
- Items and Units related to Categories
- Product Category tree / hierarchy
- Keys to Success
- Streamlined system supported Process / Workflow
- Trained, experienced staff
- Quality Control / Quality Management processes
- Previously acquired product data
- Key Requirements
- - to ensure LOW COST and QUALITY
- Timely delivery of required inputs
- Product selection that is clean with Mfr. Part Numbers
- Choosing a Service Provider Partner
- No lock-in of data
- Understands strategic business value
- Experience / Learning Curve
- Fast, accurate, quality outputs
