Consistent and high-quality product data is essential in order to meet the strict legal requirements in the food segment. The past data management via the ERP system and numerous Excel spreadsheets proved to be time-consuming and error-prone. The use of different Excel spreadsheets often led to data copies and differing product descriptions, which meant that data had to be consolidated at great expense. The storage of extended product data and images via the ERP system proved to be particularly problematic, as it simply reached its limits in this respect. In addition, data transfer to other systems proved to be a major problem. Managing the large number of product images was also challenging with the previous systems. An inadequate search function made working with assets considerably more difficult.

Our task was to act as a competent sparring partner for the planned data model on the one hand and to ensure seamless integration by developing the necessary interfaces and programming Pimcore on the other.