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PANDORA Library is divided into two main sections, MEDIA and PRODUCT. The PRODUCT section of the application is to maintain product information. The main source for all products within PANDORA is the ERP system AX. The ERP system however does not cover the Marketing information about products, the relation between products or the images of products. PANDORA Library is a central application that makes the product information available for all employees and even externals.
All PANDORA products are created and developed in the Model Cap System. The model cap system is a product production system, which serves as a communication channel between the Copenhagen office and the factory in Thailand. It stores a 3D image of the product and is the initial source for the product number.
From the Model Cap System the product information is stored into the ERP system (AX = Axapta) of PANDORA via an MS Excel Sheet. In AX the product development department adds master data to the product, such as product name, item number, barcode, weight, product hierarchy and the Recommended Retail Price. Once the product information has been entered in AX, the product is approved and activated by pressing the “launch” button, which indicates that the product is ready for use in marketing material.
Once the product has been “launched”, one single dataset is prepared from multiple tables in AX. The dataset contains information that is provided to multiple systems, including PANDORA library. The single dataset is made available in a consolidated dataset on a central location.
The upload from AX into PANDORA Library is performed automatically. The product data sheet is populated based on the information entered from the AX system. The datasheet provides the primary details on the product such as product number, product name and price. The new data is placed within PANDORA Library – PIM. The products are given the status “new in PANDORA Library” and the workflow starts as part of the enhancement process.
This chapter covers the working of the PANDORA PIM studio which is the main area where product information is maintained. Obviously, the user profile determines which information is can be accessed by the user. The PIM Studio is only accessible for people who have the profile Admin, Global Product Manager or global eCom manager.