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BMEcat & ETIM: get product data ready for delivery

Prepare product data from Excel, an ERP or a PIM for a sales partner and deliver an agreed catalogue.

For: Manufacturers and technical wholesalers whose sales partners have catalogue requirements

THE IMPLEMENTATION GOAL

A result you can verify.

The agreed product sample passes the technical checks; missing product features are reported as open issues.

YOUR STARTING POINT

Three packages. A clear scope.

Choose the step you need. An existing assessment can provide the basis for implementation.

01

Assessment & roadmap

€499.00 one-off

One data source, one recipient profile and a sample of up to 25 products from no more than two product classes.

  • Technical review based on the documentation you provide
  • Written findings with prioritised next steps and clearly identified open questions
  • One online follow-up session to discuss the results

Fixed price for the stated assessment scope, including 19% VAT. Implementation and third-party fees are separate. An enquiry does not place an order.

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02

Implementation & handover

Individual project quote

A jointly scoped pilot with agreed systems, examples and acceptance criteria.

  • Map source fields, units and mandatory features to the recipient profile
  • Produce a limited catalogue export with a validation report
  • Turn missing information and updates into a maintainable process

Scope, project price, schedule and required provider services are agreed before commissioning. Handover includes the agreed technical documentation and introduction.

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03

Support & development

Individual monthly quote

Maintain catalogue runs and quality rules for one recipient; review changes to their profile and your master data.

  • Technical takeover of the agreed existing solution
  • Agreed monitoring, troubleshooting and change maintenance
  • Documented handover of open issues and completed changes

Monthly price, allowance, service hours, term and cancellation are agreed separately. Infrastructure, licences and on-call support are included only when explicitly offered.

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What we need to get started

  • Anonymised data export with variants and units
  • Recipient guidelines, required format version and product classification

A description is enough for your first enquiry. We will then agree suitable ways to exchange files and arrange access.

What the scope covers

Classification licences, data enrichment and image rights are clarified separately. A valid file schema does not guarantee recipient acceptance. ETIM classification, BMEcat and ETIM xChange are selected to suit the target profile.

We check the package against your project. Your enquiry is non-binding; commissioning and scheduling are agreed afterwards.

UNDERSTAND THE TOPIC

BMEcat from Excel: understand the product data first.

BMEcat describes the exchange of electronic product catalogues. ETIM classifies technical products and their features. ETIM International also provides the xChange exchange format. Your trading partner's recipient profile determines which combination is needed.

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Primary sources and review date

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