key points
Numendo performed an in-depth audit of the Akeneo PIM for CAE to identify the root causes of technical and business anomalies and optimize its usage. Thanks to the recommendations provided, CAE now benefits from a clarified data model, an optimized workflow, and enhanced exploitation of Akeneo features, ensuring more reliable and efficient product data management.
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days of remote audit by an Akeneo PIM expert
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distinct brands analyzed to optimize the data model and workflow
CONTEXT
CAE Group, specialized in cabling solutions, has been using Akeneo for several years to manage two distinct brands on the platform. However, several anomalies were detected, affecting both the PIM and the e-commerce platform. Faced with these issues, CAE requested Numendo to conduct a comprehensive audit, identify the root causes, and provide recommendations to improve their data model, workflows, and use of Akeneo features.
intervention
A PIM expert was deployed for a two-day remote engagement. Key activities included:
• Process Analysis: Analyzing PIM processes and the product lifecycle.
• Anomaly Identification: Pinpointing technical and operational anomalies along with their underlying causes.
• Workflow Evaluation: Assessing the efficiency of current workflows.
Recommendations: Delivering tailored recommendations to optimize Akeneo platform usage.
Deliverables included a visual map of product lifecycle processes and a comprehensive report detailing prioritized improvement areas.
• Process Analysis: Analyzing PIM processes and the product lifecycle.
• Anomaly Identification: Pinpointing technical and operational anomalies along with their underlying causes.
• Workflow Evaluation: Assessing the efficiency of current workflows.
Recommendations: Delivering tailored recommendations to optimize Akeneo platform usage.
Deliverables included a visual map of product lifecycle processes and a comprehensive report detailing prioritized improvement areas.
ReSULTS
This audit enabled CAE to identify the flaws impacting its PIM and e-commerce ecosystem. Guided by Numendo’s recommendations, the company now has clear visibility into required adjustments across its data model, workflows, and Akeneo configurations. The intervention successfully highlighted friction points and structured an actionable roadmap to increase product data reliability and boost overall PIM performance.
