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AI & automation Strategy

Workflows: Empowering Teams in the AI Organization

This blog is the fourth of a series of blogs covering the fundamentals of organization wide AI platform deployment and adoption In parts one, two, and three, we covered the three core aspects of AI adoption in… Read More

Digital shelf & retail media Strategy

From Strategy to Execution: The Case for Commerce Enablement

For years, the commerce industry’s focus centered on large-scale platform selection, intricate feature comparisons, and ambitious roadmap promises. These strategic efforts were necessary, but they often left a gap between vision and reality when it came to operating a modern digital storefront day to day. As organizations head into 2026,… Read More

PIM & MDM Strategy

The Missing Layer in Modern Commerce Stacks

The modern commerce stack is a marvel of engineering. We’ve replaced monolithic, rigid systems with agile, best-of-breed components: AI to personalize, PIM to centralize data, and Composable Commerce architectures to enable rapid iteration. Yet, despite billions invested in this digital transformation, many… Read More

Industries Strategy

The EV Aftermarket Is Here: Why Managing Fitment for 9.75 Million Alternative Powertrains Starts Today

For years, the electric vehicle (EV) aftermarket has been a distant concept; a topic for future-planning conferences, not for today’s operational strategy. That future is now officially in the rearview mirror. The 2026 Auto Care Factbook delivers an unequivocal message: the EV aftermarket has arrived, and… Read More

Product content & syndication Strategy

Is GEO > SEO? Why Executive Focus Must Shift

Part 2 of our GEO deep dive series continues to explore how brands can thrive when search becomes a conversation. New to the series? Read Part 1 first to see how it all begins. Treat GEO as a revenue program, not a content cost center. Read More

PIM & MDM Strategy

Defining a Golden Product Record in a Decentralized Tech Stack

Large enterprise brand-manufacturers often grapple with the challenge of maintaining consistent, high-quality product information across a decentralized e-commerce tech stack. This is particularly true for multinational organizations, where diverse regional needs and disparate systems can further complicate matters. The concept of a “golden product record” emerges as a critical solution,… Read More

Product content & syndication Strategy

Why Content Quality Is Still the Most Overlooked Growth Lever in Marketplace Performance

It’s no secret that winning on marketplaces takes more than just showing up. Product listings are the heartbeat of marketplace success, but too often, they’re treated as a one-time task. A brand uploads product content, checks the box, and moves on. The problem? Stale content is silent content. Over time,… Read More

Industries Strategy

Why Auto Care Standards Alone Won’t Win in Ecommerce

Auto Care Standards are like training wheels for product data. They’re essential for balance, but nobody’s going to win the Tour de France with them still on. Meeting Auto Care compliance ensures that your automotive parts data is accurate, structured, and recognizable across the supply chain. That’s important. But… Read More

PIM & MDM Strategy

Are Managed Services A Strategic Advantage for E-commerce Growth?

E-commerce leaders today face an ongoing challenge: scale quickly, innovate continuously, and deliver seamless customer experiences, all while keeping costs under control. For many organizations, the instinct is to build in-house teams. But when it comes to managing Product Information Management (PIM) and the broader ecommerce tech stack, internal resources… Read More

PIM & MDM Strategy

PIM Readiness: Your Path to a Seamless Implementation

Product Information Management (PIM) systems are essential to centralize, manage, and optimize  product data. However, the success of a PIM implementation hinges on proper readiness, and if you’re not certain if your organization has its product data in a state where your PIM implementation will be effective, you might be… Read More