Many manufacturers invest in product data but lack a clear strategy. This often results in fragmented documents, duplicate data sources and unclear responsibilities.

For construction manufacturers, product information is not merely sales data, it is knowledge. Products are specified in tenders, applied in systems and used in projects where mistakes can lead to significant costs. The strategic exploration of product and application information helps manufacturers organise that knowledge in a structured way.

This trajectory provides a solid foundation for assets such as specification texts, product sheets and digital solutions such as PIM or expansion of the existing ERP.

Product information as a strategic asset

Many organisations still treat product information as marketing material or sales data. In construction, the situation is different. Here, product information supports advice, application and reliability within projects.

When product information is scattered across PDFs, spreadsheets and multiple systems, several issues arise:

  • incorrect specifications in projects
  • loss of knowledge when employees leave
  • inefficient communication between departments
  • difficulty sharing data with partners in the supply chain

Organising product information strategically creates a single consistent foundation for advice, specification and communication.

How the exploration programme works

The strategic exploration consists of six structured sessions in which we jointly examine how product information can best support your organisation.

The programme typically spans one quarter and involves representatives from several departments such as sales, marketing, product management and quality.

During the sessions we explore topics such as:

  • the role of product information in your market
  • the difference between product data and product knowledge
  • the structure of products, systems and applications
  • legislation, standards and supply chain requirements
  • data sources and ownership of information
  • the direction for future solutions

Four sessions take place at ZeeBoer’s office in Vaassen, and two sessions are held at the manufacturer’s location.

The result of the strategic exploration

At the end of the programme your organisation will have a clear foundation for managing product information.

The trajectory delivers, among other things:

  • a strategy for product and application information
  • insight into data sources and information flows
  • clear responsibilities for data management
  • a conceptual information model for product data
  • a decision framework for future solutions such as PIM

ZeeBoer facilitates this process as an independent knowledge partner. The goal is not to sell software, but to develop a strategy that strengthens your advisory role within the construction supply chain.

Schedule an introductory meeting

Would you like to continue with a strategic exploration of your product information management? Book an (online) introductory meeting directly to discuss your situation and ambitions.

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