Standardized data, automated workflows, and global consistency
Belimo needed a solution to standardize the maintenance of product information, translations and digital assets for publication across all channels in up to 25 languages. The solution needed to support:
- Belimo needed a solution to standardize the maintenance of product information, translations and digital assets for publication across all channels in up to 25 languages. The solution needed to support:
- Clear and concise mapping of the structures and relations of complex combination products
- Synchronous transfer of core data from the SAP system
- Maintenance and management of unstructured and product-independent text modules
- Automated translation processes in cooperation with Across
- Automated creation and updating of print publications in more than 20 languages
- Transparent versioning of all documents
- Flexible configuration of data exports (i.e., Excel, web, shop, tools, SAP, etc.)
- Automated provisioning of digital datasheets for the external sales force via an intuitive portal
Belimo selected Contentserv PIM and DAM as the central end-to-end solution that would cover its product and media data management, its multichannel output across the globe, and the seamless supply of product documentation to its external sales staff. Contentserv PIM and DAM allowed Belimo to provide its publication channels with high-quality product data, and rich and vibrant digital assets accessible to all authorized users.
Contentserv’s Translation Manager and integrated system, Across, streamlined the translation processes and workflows, while communication with external translators also became more efficient and convenient.
In terms of publishing, a combination of Contentserv’s Dynamic Publishing Connector and InBetween together enabled Belimo to fully automate the production of datasheets from data merged in the PIM system. Additionally, Contentserv’s Publication Manager helped map the visual planning of large-scale catalogs and publications.
Lastly, Contentserv’s integrated rights and workflow management ensured efficient access and task management for the distributed teams and guaranteed perfectly controlled production processes with no loss of time or media discontinuity. An intuitive self-service portal was set up for the field sales force, enabling any users without training to access product information and media assets independent of location and time.