Jasper PIM: Key Terminology Guide

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the essential terms and concepts used throughout Jasper PIM, tailored for enterprise customers. Understanding these terms will facilitate a smoother experience when working with the platform.

Asset (Primary)

• Definition: Main thumbnail used for brand logos, category images, and channel logos.

• Application: Key for visual branding across all publication channels.

Assets

• Definition: Digital files tied to products (e.g., images, PDFs, documents, CAD files).

• Application: Used to enrich product listings with more context and detail.

Attribute

• Definition: Product-specific data fields (text, date, select-box, multi-select, markdown, JSON).

• Internal Use: Enables batch actions and streamlines merchandising.

• External Use: Published for product specs or search filtering.

Attribute Set

• Definition: Grouping of attributes for a product, category, or generic entity.

• Application: Ensures consistency across product data.

Brands

• Definition: Public-facing product makers, distinct from vendors or suppliers.

• Application: Organize and present products for consumer recognition.

Categories

• Definition: Nested groupings of products, tied to publication channels.

• Application: Can be hidden until ready for rollout.

Channel

• Definition: External endpoint (e.g., Shopify, Magento, CSV export).

• Application: Controls where/how data is published.

Concrete Entity

• Definition: A specific instance of a generic entity (e.g., "William Shakespeare" under "Author").

• Application: Supports non-product data management.

Display Group

• Definition: Groupings of attributes for user-facing display.

• Application: Improves UI efficiency for managing attributes.

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

• Definition: Back-office system used for SKU creation, pricing, inventory.

• Application: Serves as the central source of truth, synced via API.

Generic Entities

• Definition: Custom data objects with attributes, related to products.

• Application: Enables flexible management of complex relationships.

Jobs

• Definition: Logs of batch actions in Jasper PIM.

• Application: Provides traceability and transparency.

Logging

• Definition: Sync records with outbound channels.

• Application: Used for monitoring/troubleshooting integrations.

OMS (Order Management System)

• Definition: External system for order handling.

• Application: Complements product info in Jasper PIM.

Option Sets

• Definition: Groups of options used to define parent/child product variants.

• Application: Supports variant management (e.g., sizes/colors).

Options

• Definition: Attributes that link parent and child products.

• Application: Facilitates product variant structures.

PCSID (Legacy)

• Definition: Legacy Jasper internal product ID.

• Application: Still relevant in older integrations or migrations.

PDPs (Product Detail Pages)

• Definition: eCommerce pages showing detailed product data.

• Application: Main way consumers view Jasper PIM product data.

Permission

• Definition: Toggle-able access levels in Jasper PIM.

• Application: Ensures appropriate tool and data access.

PIMID

• Definition: Current internal Jasper product ID.

• Application: Used for tracking and management.

Profile (Import/Export)

• Definition: Template for mapping to/from CSV.

• Application: Supports mass data imports/exports.

Role

• Definition: A set of permissions assigned to users.

• Application: Controls user responsibilities and access.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

• Definition: Techniques for improving search visibility.

• Application: Jasper’s tools help optimize product listings.

SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)

• Definition: External product identifier (often from ERP).

• Application: Core to inventory and system integration.

Sync

• Definition: Data updates between Jasper PIM and external systems.

• Application: Keeps all platforms aligned with current data.

Thumbnail

• Definition: Primary image for product grids and PDPs.

• Application: Vital for customer engagement.

User

• Definition: Individual signed in to Jasper PIM.

• Application: Access and roles are permission-based.

Version

• Definition: Alternate product data set (e.g., different language or market).

• Application: Used for targeted publishing.

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

• Definition: Separate system for physical inventory management.

• Application: Complements Jasper's digital product data.

Workflow State

• Definition: Custom state defining product lifecycle (e.g., active, EOL).

• Application: Helps track enrichment and readiness for publication.