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Not four systems. One truth.

Sales, production, proof — done.

Enterprise PIM included — without an Akeneo bill. Variants, feeds and configurator from one source. Keep Akeneo or Pimcore as a read source — HEINI adds shop, distribution and BOM.

  • PIM included
  • CIM from Base
  • Distribution from Finance
  • CPQ/BOM from Operations
Explore product data

Decision guide · your workflow

One product truth, four outputs

Classic PIMs stop at the syndication boundary. HEINI connects the same product data to shop, configurator, BOM and product passport — with approval chain and log.

HEINI PIM/CIM view · example data
Approved HEINI PIM/CIM visual asset with example data
Approved HEINI PIM/CIM visual asset with example data
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Sales, production, proof — done.

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What HEINI takes off your desk

6 differences that matter in operation

  1. 01

    Architecture

    Classic: PIM + feed tool + CPQ + shop separate · HEINI: One layer: product data → shop, quote, distribution, BOM, DPP

  2. 02

    Syndication

    Classic: Extra licence (Productsup, Channable …) · HEINI: Channel feeds and distribution from Finance plan — inside HEINI

  3. 03

    Configurator

    Classic: Separate CPQ or shop plugin · HEINI: CIM-CPQ from Base — constraint engine live in the shop

  4. 04

    BOM

    Classic: Excel or fourth system · HEINI: BOM from Operations — from configuration, audit-logged

  5. 05

    Existing PIM

    Classic: Central truth stays in the PIM · HEINI: Akeneo/Pimcore as read source — HEINI adds, does not blindly replace

  6. 06

    Approval

    Classic: Publish button in the PIM · HEINI: Preview + approval folder — live only on your word

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How the work moves forward

When is HEINI enough on its own?

Classic PIMs stop at the syndication boundary. HEINI connects the same product data to shop, configurator, BOM and product passport — with approval chain and log.

  1. 01

    Mittelstand without PIM budget

    A full enterprise PIM is included in HEINI — skip Akeneo & co.

  2. 02

    Akeneo/Pimcore stays

    Existing PIM as read source — HEINI adds shop, distribution, CPQ and accounting.

  3. 03

    Enterprise PIM stays master

    Large PIM remains central truth — HEINI syndicates and connects the rest of operations.

Decision guide

What you no longer maintain twice.

01Maintain product data once

Variants, prices and attributes supply shop, quote, BOM and product passport from the same approved state.

02Your existing PIM may stay

Akeneo or Pimcore can remain the source. HEINI reads it and connects the data with the rest of operations.

03Complex variants become sellable

Rules in the product data guide customers and sales to a valid configuration online and in the quote.

04Nothing goes live without your approval

HEINI shows the change as a preview. Only your approval updates the shop, feed or BOM.

Trust · human decision

A useful comparison starts with your actual workflow.

What matters is not the longest feature list, but where work begins, which systems are involved and who approves the next step. We examine that on one real case.

Features and prices of external PIM providers may vary by contract. The current product information of each provider remains authoritative.

  • HEINI uses AI to prepare work — you approve before listings and feeds go live.
  • Every distribution and every BOM change goes through the approval folder.
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Prepared product state Compare on your own case
Fit to clarify
Existing systems, ownership and the first operational case.
Decision frame
You can see which path fits your business.
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FAQ

Questions before choosing

Do I still need Akeneo?

Not to start. A full enterprise PIM is included in HEINI. Existing PIM can stay as read source.

Which plan for distribution?

Channel feeds and multi-channel listing from the Finance plan — with preview before approval.

What about Productsup/Channable?

From Finance, channel feeds are in HEINI — one product, one workflow, all channels.

Your business. Your case.

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