{"id":15167,"date":"2022-08-31T12:52:29","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T10:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/pim-evaluation-checklist\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T20:17:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:17:00","slug":"pim-evaluation-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/en\/pim-evaluation-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"PIM evaluation checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"15167\" class=\"elementor elementor-15167 elementor-10257\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-ha-partstyle=\"nasa\" data-ha-partcolor=\"#6EC1E4\" data-ha-partopacity=\"\" data-ha-partdirection=\"bottom\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cea538f ha-particle-yes elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ha-particle-adv-no\" data-id=\"cea538f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4dcdca3\" data-id=\"4dcdca3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-b15fdea elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b15fdea\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6e14f66\" data-id=\"6e14f66\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02dbd7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"02dbd7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PIM evaluation checklist: compare PIM software systematically<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e78298 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3e78298\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2448dc9\" data-id=\"2448dc9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f66bc5e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f66bc5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:50}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Download the free SME version with 46 evaluation questions, plus the full list of around 400 criteria for your selection project.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-459c928 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"459c928\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FAQ-1024x468.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7365\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FAQ-1024x468.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FAQ-300x137.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FAQ-768x351.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FAQ-1536x703.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FAQ-2048x937.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FAQ-260x119.png 260w, https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FAQ-50x23.png 50w, https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FAQ-150x69.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c4382e5 envato-kit-141-newsletter-inline elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"c4382e5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" id=\"anfordern\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;pulse&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:200}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1d9158 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e1d9158\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0f6e70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a0f6e70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Download the free SME version (Excel)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ef46be elementor-button-align-stretch elementor-widget elementor-widget-form\" data-id=\"8ef46be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;step_next_label&quot;:&quot;Next&quot;,&quot;step_previous_label&quot;:&quot;Previous&quot;,&quot;button_width&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;step_type&quot;:&quot;number_text&quot;,&quot;step_icon_shape&quot;:&quot;circle&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"form.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<form class=\"elementor-form\" method=\"post\" name=\"PIM evaluation checklist download\" aria-label=\"PIM evaluation checklist download\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"post_id\" value=\"15167\"\/>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"form_id\" value=\"8ef46be\"\/>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"referer_title\" value=\"PIM evaluation checklist: compare PIM software - PIM-Consultants\" \/>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"queried_id\" value=\"15167\"\/>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-form-fields-wrapper elementor-labels-above\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-text elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-name elementor-col-50 elementor-field-required\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-name\" class=\"elementor-field-label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tName\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input size=\"1\" type=\"text\" name=\"form_fields[name]\" id=\"form-field-name\" class=\"elementor-field elementor-size-sm  elementor-field-textual\" placeholder=\"Name\" required=\"required\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-text elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-field_6d2e7f9 elementor-col-50\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-field_6d2e7f9\" class=\"elementor-field-label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCompany\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input size=\"1\" type=\"text\" name=\"form_fields[field_6d2e7f9]\" id=\"form-field-field_6d2e7f9\" class=\"elementor-field elementor-size-sm  elementor-field-textual\" placeholder=\"Company\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-email elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-email elementor-col-100 elementor-field-required\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-email\" class=\"elementor-field-label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input size=\"1\" type=\"email\" name=\"form_fields[email]\" id=\"form-field-email\" class=\"elementor-field elementor-size-sm  elementor-field-textual\" placeholder=\"Email\" required=\"required\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-acceptance elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-field_16ee70d elementor-col-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-subgroup\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-field-option\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"form_fields[field_16ee70d]\" id=\"form-field-field_16ee70d\" class=\"elementor-field elementor-size-sm  elementor-acceptance-field\">\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-field_16ee70d\">You agree that your data may be used, and in particular stored, to process your enquiry. For further details, please see our privacy policy.<\/label>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-recaptcha_v3 elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-field_1492850 elementor-col-100 recaptcha_v3-inline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field\" id=\"form-field-field_1492850\"><div class=\"elementor-g-recaptcha\" data-sitekey=\"6Lempy8hAAAAAPVS-BLgwfwWkfB1YBao335mVakd\" data-type=\"v3\" data-action=\"Form\" data-badge=\"inline\" data-size=\"invisible\"><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-type-submit elementor-col-100 e-form__buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-sm\" type=\"submit\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Download the evaluation checklist<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<input type='hidden' name='lang' value='en' \/><\/form>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d233d07 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d233d07\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e843686\" data-id=\"e843686\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bee92e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"3bee92e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n.pce{font-family:Poppins,sans-serif;color:#333;font-size:16px;line-height:1.75}\n.pce p{margin:0 0 14px}\n.pce h2{font-size:30px;font-weight:600;color:#2F3438;line-height:1.3;margin:48px 0 18px;padding-left:16px;border-left:5px solid #6EC1E4;scroll-margin-top:120px}\n.pce h3{font-size:20px;font-weight:600;color:#2F3438;line-height:1.35;margin:0 0 8px}\n.pce a{color:#0F6E99;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;text-decoration-thickness:1px}\n.pce a:hover{color:#0B5577}\n.pce ul,.pce ol{margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:22px}\n.pce li{margin:4px 0}\n.pce-tldr{background:#F5F9FB;border-left:4px solid #0F6E99;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 24px;font-size:17px}\n.pce-facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;margin:24px 0}\n.pce-fact{background:#fff;border:1px solid #E3EEF3;border-radius:12px;padding:18px 20px}\n.pce-fact b{display:block;font-size:24px;font-weight:700;color:#0F6E99;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:6px}\n.pce-fact span{font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#54595F;display:block}\n.pce-toc{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none}\n.pce-toc li{margin:0}\n.pce-toc a{display:inline-block;font-size:14px;text-decoration:none;background:#EEF6FA;color:#0F6E99;border-radius:20px;padding:6px 14px}\n.pce-toc a:hover{background:#DCEFF7}\n.pce-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:20px;margin:20px 0}\n.pce-step{background:#fff;border:1px solid #E3EEF3;border-radius:14px;padding:24px 26px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(15,110,153,.06)}\n.pce-num{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:#0F6E99;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:20px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:14px}\n.pce-res{background:#F5F9FB;border-radius:10px;padding:12px 16px;margin-top:14px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6}\n.pce-res strong{color:#0F6E99}\n.pce-tl{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:12px;margin:24px 0 8px;position:relative}\n.pce-tl:before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:4%;right:4%;top:21px;height:3px;background:#BFE2F1}\n.pce-ph{position:relative;text-align:center}\n.pce-ph i{display:flex;width:44px;height:44px;margin:0 auto 12px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:3px solid #6EC1E4;color:#0F6E99;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;align-items:center;justify-content:center;position:relative;z-index:1}\n.pce-ph.pce-on i{background:#0F6E99;border-color:#0F6E99;color:#fff}\n.pce-ph b{display:block;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;color:#2F3438}\n.pce-ph em{display:inline-block;font-style:normal;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#0F6E99;background:#EEF6FA;border-radius:12px;padding:2px 10px;margin:6px 0}\n.pce-ph span{display:block;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#54595F}\n.pce-note{font-size:13.5px;color:#6B747B}\n.pce-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0B2C4A 0%,#0F6E99 100%);border-radius:16px;padding:32px 36px;color:#fff;display:flex;gap:28px;align-items:center;margin:40px 0}\n.pce-cta h2,.pce-cta .pce-cta-t{color:#fff;border:0;padding:0;margin:0 0 8px;font-size:26px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3}\n.pce-cta p{color:#DDF0F8;margin:0 0 10px}\n.pce-cta ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#BFE6F6}\n.pce-cta ul li:before{content:\"\u2713 \";color:#6EC1E4;font-weight:700}\n.pce-cta .pce-btn{flex:none}\n.pce-btn{display:inline-block;background:#6EC1E4;color:#0B2C4A!important;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none!important;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 26px;white-space:nowrap}\n.pce-btn:hover{background:#8FD1EC}\n.pce-btn2{display:inline-block;background:#0F6E99;color:#fff!important;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none!important;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 28px}\n.pce-fig{margin:24px 0}\n.pce-fig img{width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid #E3EEF3;display:block}\n.pce-fig figcaption{font-size:13.5px;color:#6B747B;margin-top:8px;text-align:center}\n.pce-three{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin:18px 0}\n.pce-box{background:#F5F9FB;border-radius:12px;padding:22px 22px}\n.pce-box h3{font-size:18px}\n.pce-box p{font-size:15px;margin:0}\n.pce details{border:1px solid #E3EEF3;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;margin:10px 0;transition:box-shadow .2s}\n.pce details[open]{box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(15,110,153,.08)}\n.pce summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:15px 52px 15px 20px;font-weight:600;color:#2F3438;position:relative;line-height:1.45}\n.pce summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.pce summary:after{content:\"+\";position:absolute;right:18px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:#EEF6FA;color:#0F6E99;font-size:20px;line-height:26px;text-align:center;font-weight:500}\n.pce details[open] summary:after{content:\"\u2013\"}\n.pce summary:hover{color:#0F6E99}\n.pce .pce-acc{padding:0 20px 16px}\n.pce .pce-acc p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.pce-better{display:block;margin-top:6px;color:#0F6E99;font-weight:500}\n.pce-tw{overflow-x:auto;margin:16px 0;border:1px solid #E3EEF3;border-radius:12px}\n.pce table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:0}\n.pce th{background:#0F6E99;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:600;border:0}\n.pce td{padding:11px 14px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #E3EEF3;vertical-align:top}\n.pce tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#F8FBFC}\n.pce-final{background:#F5F9FB;border-left:4px solid #0F6E99;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;padding:26px 30px;margin:24px 0}\n@media (max-width:1024px){.pce-facts{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.pce-tl{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);row-gap:24px}.pce-tl:before{display:none}.pce-three{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n@media (max-width:767px){.pce h2{font-size:24px;margin-top:36px}.pce-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pce-tl{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0}.pce-ph{text-align:left;padding:0 0 18px 60px;min-height:70px}.pce-ph i{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;margin:0}.pce-ph:not(:last-child):after{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:21px;top:44px;bottom:0;width:3px;background:#BFE2F1}.pce-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;padding:26px 22px}.pce-cta h2,.pce-cta .pce-cta-t{font-size:22px}.pce-step{padding:20px}}\n.pce .pce-tw table{display:table!important;width:100%!important;min-width:560px}\n.pce-step{display:flex;flex-direction:column}.pce-step .pce-res{margin-top:auto}.pce-step p{margin-bottom:14px}\n.pce-facts{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr))}\n@media (max-width:1024px){.pce-facts{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}\n@media (max-width:767px){.pce-fact{padding:14px}.pce-fact b{font-size:18px}.pce-fact span{font-size:13px}.pce-tldr{font-size:16px;padding:16px 18px}}\n@media (max-width:767px){.pce .pce-tw table{display:block!important;min-width:0}.pce .pce-tw thead{display:none}.pce .pce-tw tbody{display:block}.pce .pce-tw tr{display:block;border-top:1px solid #E3EEF3;padding:12px 16px}.pce .pce-tw tr:first-child{border-top:0}.pce .pce-tw td{display:block;border:0;padding:1px 0;background:none!important}.pce .pce-tw td:first-child{color:#0F6E99}.pce .pce-tw td:nth-child(3){font-size:13.5px;color:#6B747B}}\n.pce-fact b{hyphens:auto;overflow-wrap:break-word}\n@media (max-width:767px){.pce-fact b{font-size:17px}}\n<\/style><div class=\"pce\" lang=\"de\">\n<div class=\"pce-tldr\"><strong>In brief:<\/strong> The PIM evaluation checklist helps you assess PIM vendors in a structured, consistent way. Download the <strong>SME version<\/strong> with 46 evaluation questions in 14 criteria groups as a free Excel file. The <strong>full evaluation checklist<\/strong> used in our selection projects provides a baseline of around 400 criteria in around 30 groups for PIM and DAM, with a scoring scale, weighting and analysis through to a ranked list of preferred vendors.<\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-facts\">\n<div class=\"pce-fact\"><b>46 evaluation questions<\/b><span>in the free SME version<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-fact\"><b>around 400<\/b><span>criteria in the full list<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-fact\"><b>around 30 groups<\/b><span>from vendor profile to DAM<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-fact\"><b>1\u20135 scoring scale<\/b><span>with weighting and a score for each vendor<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"pce-toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#versionen\">Two versions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#inhalt\">SME version<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#leseprobe\">Preview<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#vollstaendig\">Full list<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#vorgehen\">From checklist to decision<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#bewertung\">Tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36d92a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"36d92a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pce\">\n<h2 id=\"versionen\">Two versions for different projects<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pce-steps\">\n<div class=\"pce-step\"><div class=\"pce-num\">1<\/div><h3>SME version<\/h3><p>A concise starting point for small and medium-sized enterprises: the key questions to ask vendors, with weighting and automated scoring.<\/p><div class=\"pce-res\"><strong>46 evaluation questions, 14 groups, Excel<\/strong><br>Free, with a download link sent by email after a brief review<\/div><p style=\"margin:16px 0 0\"><a class=\"pce-btn2\" href=\"#anfordern\">Download the SME version<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-step\"><div class=\"pce-num\">2<\/div><h3>Full evaluation checklist<\/h3><p>The requirements matrix from our PIM and DAM selection projects for mid-sized and larger companies, aligned with your own requirements.<\/p><div class=\"pce-res\"><strong>A baseline of around 400 criteria in around 30 groups<\/strong><br>With a scoring scale of 1 to 5, a source for each criterion and weighting for each group<\/div><p style=\"margin:16px 0 0\"><a class=\"pce-btn2\" href=\"#vollstaendig\">More about the full list<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67d5b2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"67d5b2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pce\">\n<h2 id=\"inhalt\">What's included in the SME version<\/h2>\n<p>Many selection projects compare features alone. Equally important are the vendor's long-term viability, how the system can be operated and extended, and how well it can handle your data. The list therefore covers four areas:<\/p>\n<div class=\"pce-steps\">\n<div class=\"pce-step\"><div class=\"pce-num\">1<\/div><h3>Vendor and strategy<\/h3><p>Vendor capabilities, risk mitigation, software strategy and development strategy.<\/p><div class=\"pce-res\"><strong>15 evaluation questions<\/strong>, for example on the roadmap, documentation and safeguards if developers become unavailable<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-step\"><div class=\"pce-num\">2<\/div><h3>Technology and operations<\/h3><p>Software design, support and deployment model, whether in the cloud or in your own data centre.<\/p><div class=\"pce-res\"><strong>8 evaluation questions<\/strong>, for example on configuration rather than coding, and the maintenance agreement<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-step\"><div class=\"pce-num\">3<\/div><h3>Data exchange<\/h3><p>Import, export, interfaces, validation and data quality.<\/p><div class=\"pce-res\"><strong>12 evaluation questions<\/strong>, for example on mapping, export formats, e-commerce and ERP integration<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-step\"><div class=\"pce-num\">4<\/div><h3>Data model<\/h3><p>Data model flexibility, inheritance and translations.<\/p><div class=\"pce-res\"><strong>11 evaluation questions<\/strong>, for example on data types, units, multilingual capabilities and multi-level inheritance<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"pce-fig\"><a href=\"#anfordern\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pim-kriterienliste-vorschau.webp\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Vorschau der PIM-Kriterienliste als Excel: Kriteriengruppen mit Priorit\u00e4t, Bewertung je Anbieter, Durchschnitt und gewichtetem Score\"><\/a><figcaption>List structure: weighting for each criteria group, rating for each vendor and weighted score (example values).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58d3faf elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"58d3faf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pce\">\n<h2 id=\"leseprobe\">Preview: 12 of the 46 evaluation questions in the SME version<\/h2>\n<p>This sample shows how specific the questions are. You can send them directly to vendors or ask them during a demo.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pce-tw\"><table><thead><tr><th>Criteria group<\/th><th>Example question<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Vendor capabilities<\/strong><\/td><td>How many customers use the software, and how many developers work on the standard product?<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Risk mitigation<\/strong><\/td><td>What safeguards ensure that you can continue using the software if developers at the vendor or partner become unavailable?<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Software strategy<\/strong><\/td><td>Is there a development roadmap, and how are updates made available to all customers?<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Development strategy<\/strong><\/td><td>Is the software developed in Switzerland, Germany or the EU?<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Software design<\/strong><\/td><td>Are adaptations made through configuration or coding?<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Operations<\/strong><\/td><td>Is a cloud option available, and can the software also run in your own data centre?<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Support<\/strong><\/td><td>What support and further development are included in the maintenance agreement?<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Import<\/strong><\/td><td>Can fields from supplier files be freely mapped to attributes in the PIM system?<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Export<\/strong><\/td><td>Which formats are supported, such as XML, XLS, CSV or JSON?<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Interfaces<\/strong><\/td><td>Which e-commerce platforms and ERP systems can be integrated, and how?<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Data model<\/strong><\/td><td>Can users create new attributes, categories and rules without database knowledge?<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Translations<\/strong><\/td><td>Can translation memory systems and translation tools be integrated?<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<p><strong>Plus 34 more questions<\/strong>, covering topics such as data quality and validation rules, multi-level inheritance, export configuration, the process engine and the approach to releases. <a href=\"#anfordern\">Download the free SME version<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72b557f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"72b557f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pce\">\n<h2 id=\"anwendung\">How to use the evaluation checklist<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pce-tl\" style=\"grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)\">\n<div class=\"pce-ph pce-on\"><i>1<\/i><b>Set weightings<\/b><span>Assign each criteria group a priority from 1 to 5 to reflect your project.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-ph pce-on\"><i>2<\/i><b>Ask vendors<\/b><span>Send the questions to your longlisted vendors or discuss them in demos.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-ph pce-on\"><i>3<\/i><b>Evaluate responses<\/b><span>Rate each vendor; the list calculates the average and weighted score.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-ph pce-on\"><i>4<\/i><b>Create a shortlist<\/b><span>Compare the top two to three vendors in demos using your own data.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<details><summary>Example: how weighting changes the result<\/summary><div class=\"pce-acc\">\n<p>Suppose data quality is critical to you (priority 5), while the deployment model is less important (priority 2). A vendor with an average data quality rating of 4 out of 5 receives a weighted score of 20 in that area, while a vendor scoring 5 for operations receives only 10. This ensures that your priorities directly shape the comparison, rather than giving every feature equal weight.<\/p>\n<p>Set the weightings before the first vendor responses arrive. Otherwise, you may unconsciously adjust them to favour your preferred vendor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b85078 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"9b85078\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pce\"><div class=\"pce-cta\"><div>\n<p class=\"pce-cta-t\">Download the SME version for free<\/p>\n<p>46 assessment questions, weighting and scoring in one Excel file, ideal for getting started. Enter your name and email address. After a brief review, we will email you the download link.<\/p>\n<ul><li>free<\/li><li>vendor-neutral<\/li><li>Excel template<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><a class=\"pce-btn\" href=\"#anfordern\">Request now<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29412d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"29412d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pce\">\n<h2 id=\"vollstaendig\">The complete criteria list: around 400 criteria<\/h2>\n<p>For larger selection projects, a questionnaire is not enough. We use a requirements matrix with a baseline of around 400 criteria, matched against the requirements of your departments. Each criterion has a source (the standard catalogue or your own requirement), a rating scale from 5, \u201cfully met\u201d, to 1, \u201cnot met\u201d, and belongs to a weighted criteria group.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pce-steps\">\n<div class=\"pce-step\"><h3>Vendors and partners<\/h3><p>Vendor profile, interpersonal skills and the integrator\u2019s project delivery capabilities.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-step\"><h3>Strategy and technology<\/h3><p>Software and development strategy, software design, support, SaaS or cloud deployment.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-step\"><h3>Functionality<\/h3><p>Usability and performance, search, import, export, supplier onboarding, data transformation and golden record, interfaces, bulk data maintenance, workflows and rules, data quality, reporting, access rights management.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-step\"><h3>Data model and content<\/h3><p>Data model, classifications, inheritance, versions and variants, relationships, text management, languages, translation management, output structures and templates.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are also criteria groups for <strong>DAM or MAM<\/strong>: maintenance structure, data handling, derivatives and distribution. Examples of individual criteria include the bidirectional ERP interface and security management across interfaces: how are a user\u2019s access rights transferred from system A to system B?<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42f4b35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"42f4b35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pce\">\n<h2 id=\"vorgehen\">From criteria catalogue to decision<\/h2>\n<p>The complete list is not a box-ticking exercise. It is a tool used throughout the selection project:<\/p>\n<div class=\"pce-tl\" style=\"grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)\">\n<div class=\"pce-ph pce-on\"><i>1<\/i><b>Gather requirements<\/b><span>Workshops with all departments, a requirements mind map, initial areas for action<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-ph pce-on\"><i>2<\/i><b>Requirements matrix<\/b><span>Match a baseline of around 400 criteria against your requirements and assign weights<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-ph pce-on\"><i>3<\/i><b>Longlist<\/b><span>Transparent initial selection through elimination<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-ph pce-on\"><i>4<\/i><b>Vendor workshops<\/b><span>Invitations and agendas drawn directly from the matrix, demos using your data<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-ph pce-on\"><i>5<\/i><b>Preferred vendors<\/b><span>Core team assessment and an agreed ranking of preferred vendors<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"pce-fig\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pim-longlist-ausschlussverfahren.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pim-longlist-ausschlussverfahren.webp\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Beispiel einer Longlist-Bewertung: zehn PIM-Anbieter je Faktor von minus 2 bis plus 2 bewertet und mit Faktor 1 bis 3 gewichtet, die drei besten kommen auf die Shortlist\"><\/a><figcaption>Longlisting through elimination: each vendor is assessed against each factor, with weightings reflecting your priorities (illustrative values).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<details><summary>Example: the final assessment of three preferred vendors<\/summary><div class=\"pce-acc\">\n<p>At the end, the core team scores the shortlisted vendors in each criteria group on a scale from 1 to 5. The most revealing groups are those where vendors differ. Where all perform equally well, the group does not influence the decision.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pce-tw\"><table><thead><tr><th>Criteria group<\/th><th>Priority<\/th><th>PIM A<\/th><th>PIM B<\/th><th>PIM C<\/th><th>Interpretation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Integrator\u2019s project delivery capabilities<\/strong><\/td><td>5<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Focus: project delivery<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Import<\/strong><\/td><td>5<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Focus: import<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Data transformation and golden record<\/strong><\/td><td>5<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>Focus: golden record<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Classifications<\/strong><\/td><td>5<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Focus: classification<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Software strategy<\/strong><\/td><td>4<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>all equal<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Languages<\/strong><\/td><td>2<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>not decisive<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<p class=\"pce-note\">Excerpt with illustrative values. In addition to the requirements-based assessment, each team member records their own assessment of the vendors individually.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8728a15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"8728a15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pce\"><div class=\"pce-cta\"><div>\n<p class=\"pce-cta-t\">Request the complete criteria list for your project<\/p>\n<p>We walk you through the complete list of around 400 criteria and match it against your requirements. If needed, it can serve as the basis for longlisting, vendor workshops and assessment.<\/p>\n<ul><li>vendor-neutral<\/li><li>for PIM and DAM<\/li><li>free initial consultation<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><a class=\"pce-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/en\/contact\/\">Request the list<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2cf386 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"b2cf386\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pce\">\n<h2 id=\"bewertung\">What matters when assessing vendors<\/h2>\n<p>A criteria list is only as good as the answers you receive. In our experience, these points make the difference:<\/p>\n<details><summary>Ask for evidence, not just ticked boxes<\/summary><div class=\"pce-acc\"><p>Almost every vendor answers \u201cCan you do this?\u201d with a yes. So ask how: through configuration or coding, as standard functionality or a custom project, and with how much effort. Ask them to demonstrate the answer in the demo.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details><summary>Demos with your own data, not standard presentations<\/summary><div class=\"pce-acc\"><p>Give shortlisted vendors a sample of your actual product data and two to three typical workflows, such as creating a new item with translation and approval. This lets you see how the system handles your structures, rather than just a prepared sample database.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details><summary>Assess vendors and partners as thoroughly as the software<\/summary><div class=\"pce-acc\"><p>A good system is of little use if the implementation partner lacks experience in your industry or the vendor stops developing it. The list therefore also asks about customer numbers, development capacity, the roadmap and safeguards. Reference calls with comparable customers round out the picture.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details><summary>Include total cost in the comparison<\/summary><div class=\"pce-acc\"><p>The score shows how well the solution meets your requirements. Alongside it, consider total costs over five years: licensing, implementation, interfaces, operation and internal effort. You will find an overview under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/en\/pim-implementation-costs\/\">PIM Implementation &amp; Costs<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details><summary>Add your own criteria<\/summary><div class=\"pce-acc\"><p>The list is deliberately industry-neutral. Add what matters most to you, such as industry standards like ETIM, ECLASS or BMEcat, AI features for text and translation, data for the digital product passport, print output or your marketplaces\u2019 requirements.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d999a23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d999a23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pce\">\n<h2 id=\"vergleich\">PIM checklist, criteria list or expert support?<\/h2>\n<p>The right tool depends on where you are in the selection process:<\/p>\n<div class=\"pce-tw\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>PIM checklist<\/th><th>SME version<\/th><th>Full list with our support<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><td>Initial guidance: Is a PIM worthwhile, and which systems are suitable?<\/td><td>Detailed comparison of multiple vendors<\/td><td>Around 400 criteria, matched to your requirements, to guide your decision<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Time and effort<\/strong><\/td><td>3 minutes online<\/td><td>A few days with your project team<\/td><td>Tailored to your project<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Outcome<\/strong><\/td><td>Initial shortlist by email<\/td><td>Weighted score for each vendor<\/td><td>An informed system decision, demos using your data<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Next step<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/en\/pim-checklist\/\">Go to the PIM checklist<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"#anfordern\">Download the SME version<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/en\/contact\/\">Request the list<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/pim-auswahl\/\">PIM selection<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<p>Explore more than 180 systems in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/en\/pim-vendors\/\">PIM vendor overview<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14353e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"14353e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pce\">\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions about the PIM criteria list<\/h2>\n<details><summary>How much does the PIM criteria list cost?<\/summary><div class=\"pce-acc\"><p>The SME version is free. Enter your name and email address, and after a brief review we will email you the download link for the Excel file. We use the full list in selection projects. Contact us to find out more.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details><summary>What is the difference between the SME version and the full list?<\/summary><div class=\"pce-acc\"><p>The SME version contains 46 assessment questions in 14 groups for a focused vendor comparison. The full list provides a foundation of around 400 criteria in around 30 groups for PIM and DAM, with a scoring scale of 1 to 5, a source for each criterion and weighting. It is matched to your specific requirements.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details><summary>What format does the list come in?<\/summary><div class=\"pce-acc\"><p>An Excel file (.xlsx). You can adapt and extend the criteria, weighting and vendor columns as needed.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details><summary>How many vendors should I compare?<\/summary><div class=\"pce-acc\"><p>A longlist of five to ten vendors has proven effective. The top two or three make the shortlist and take part in workshops using your own data.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details><summary>Does the criteria list replace consulting?<\/summary><div class=\"pce-acc\"><p>It structures the comparison and helps you ask the right questions. Evaluation, workshops and negotiations remain the project team's responsibility. If you would like support, we offer vendor-neutral guidance throughout the selection process.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5457158 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5457158\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much does the PIM criteria list cost?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The SME version is free. Enter your name and email address, and after a brief review we will email you the download link for the Excel file. We use the full list in selection projects. Contact us to find out more.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between the SME version and the full list?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The SME version contains 46 assessment questions in 14 groups for a focused vendor comparison. The full list provides a foundation of around 400 criteria in around 30 groups for PIM and DAM, with a scoring scale of 1 to 5, a source for each criterion and weighting. It is matched to your specific requirements.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What format does the list come in?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"An Excel file (.xlsx). You can adapt and extend the criteria, weighting and vendor columns as needed.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many vendors should I compare?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A longlist of five to ten vendors has proven effective. The top two or three make the shortlist and take part in workshops using your own data.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does the criteria list replace consulting?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It structures the comparison and helps you ask the right questions. Evaluation, workshops and negotiations remain the project team's responsibility. If you would like support, we offer vendor-neutral guidance throughout the selection process.\"}}]}<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49b3e8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"49b3e8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pce\"><div class=\"pce-final\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:22px;font-weight:600;color:#2F3438;line-height:1.35\">Ready for a structured vendor comparison?<\/p>\n<p>Start with the free SME version or contact us about the full criteria list for your selection project.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:18px 0 0\"><a class=\"pce-btn2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/en\/contact\/\">Request the full list<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:16px 0 0;font-size:15px\"><a href=\"#anfordern\">Download the SME version<\/a> \u00b7 More about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/pim-auswahl\/\">PIM selection<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d153431 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d153431\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-92b2843\" data-id=\"92b2843\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e48f714 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e48f714\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:50}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PIM knowledge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63c6282 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63c6282\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">News &amp; Blog<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aff1471 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aff1471\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-260a181\" data-id=\"260a181\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2038e15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2038e15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Any questions?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64e4bcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64e4bcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We are happy to advise you.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44312c0 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"44312c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bf9f124 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bf9f124\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-63b5dc3\" data-id=\"63b5dc3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PIM evaluation checklist: compare PIM software systematically Download the free SME version with 46 evaluation questions, plus the full list of around 400 criteria for your selection project. Download the free SME version (Excel) In brief: The PIM evaluation checklist helps you assess PIM vendors in a structured, consistent way. Download the SME version with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-15167","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15167","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15167"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15167\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15293,"href":"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15167\/revisions\/15293"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pim-consultants.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15167"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}