Real-Time Catalog Generation & Publishing
Dynamic API-driven catalog generation from ERP inventory and pricing systems with real-time updates, eliminating stale data and batch export processes for instant customer-specific catalog freshness.
Why This Matters
What It Is
Dynamic API-driven catalog generation from ERP inventory and pricing systems with real-time updates, eliminating stale data and batch export processes for instant customer-specific catalog freshness.
Current State vs Future State Comparison
Current State
(Traditional)1. IT team runs nightly batch job to export PIM from ERP to CSV/Excel files (12-24 hour cycle). 2. Catalog team manually adds customer-specific pricing and assortment rules to spreadsheets (4-8 hours per customer).
- Files uploaded to FTP server or emailed to customers (manual distribution).
- Customer procurement systems import files weekly or monthly.
5. Data becomes stale within hours but takes 24+ hours to refresh, causing order errors from outdated pricing and Inventory Management Management.
Characteristics
- • Microsoft Dynamics 365
- • Akeneo PIM
- • Comosoft LAGO
- • SAP
- • Informatica
Pain Points
- ⚠ Heavy reliance on spreadsheets and emails slows down catalog updates and increases errors.
- ⚠ Difficulty managing multiple catalog versions for different regions or customer segments.
- ⚠ Disparate systems lead to inconsistent product information and pricing errors.
- ⚠ Traditional batch publishing delays product availability and responsiveness to market changes.
Future State
(Agentic)1. Real-Time Catalog Generation Agent continuously monitors ERP Inventory Management Management, pricing, and PIM data for changes. 2. Agent detects product updates (price change, Inventory Management Management level, new SKU) and triggers catalog refresh via event-driven architecture (<1 second latency). 3. Agent queries customer-specific contract pricing, assortment rules, and preference data from contract management system. 4. Agent generates customer-specific catalog API response with personalized pricing, available Inventory Management Management, and product recommendations in real-time (<500ms response). 5. Customer procurement systems consume catalog via standard API (no file exchange required), always accessing current data.
Characteristics
- • ERP Inventory Management Management and pricing data (real-time change data capture)
- • PIM (PIM) system for product specs and images
- • Customer contract pricing and terms from CRM/CPQ
- • Customer assortment rules (approved/restricted product lists)
- • Warehouse Inventory Management Management availability by fulfillment node
- • Customer purchase history and preferences
Benefits
- ✓ Real-time catalog freshness (<1 second update latency vs 24 hours)
- ✓ 80-90% reduction in order errors through accurate pricing and inventory data
- ✓ 100% customer-specific personalization vs 10-20% manual customization
- ✓ Zero manual catalog distribution effort (API replaces file exchange)
- ✓ Customers always see current inventory availability preventing backorders
- ✓ Event-driven architecture eliminates batch processing overhead
Is This Right for You?
This score is based on general applicability (industry fit, implementation complexity, and ROI potential). Use the Preferences button above to set your industry, role, and company profile for personalized matching.
Why this score:
- • Applicable across multiple industries
- • Higher complexity - requires more resources and planning
- • Moderate expected business value
- • Time to value: 3-6 months
- • (Score based on general applicability - set preferences for personalized matching)
You might benefit from Real-Time Catalog Generation & Publishing if:
- You're experiencing: Heavy reliance on spreadsheets and emails slows down catalog updates and increases errors.
- You're experiencing: Difficulty managing multiple catalog versions for different regions or customer segments.
This may not be right for you if:
- High implementation complexity - ensure adequate technical resources
- Requires human oversight for critical decision points - not fully autonomous
Parent Capability
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What to Do Next
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Metadata
- Function ID
- function-realtime-catalog-generation-publishing