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Collingwood Lighting

Collingwood Lighting is a British designer and manufacturer of cutting-edge, energy-efficient, long-lasting, and innovative LED lighting products. With over a century of experience, dating back to 1901, they have established themselves as one of the leading companies in the specialized LED lighting industry for residential, commercial, and light industrial applications.

💡 Illuminating Success: How OneTimePIM Revolutionized Collingwood Lighting's Product Information Management

Imagine trying to manage over 26,000 product specifications across multiple languages, websites, and sales channels. Now, imagine doing it effortlessly. This is the story of how Collingwood Lighting transformed their product information management with OneTimePIM. 🚀

The Challenge: A Sea of Data 🌊

Before the PIM was introduced Collingwood Lighting staff were drowning in spreadsheets. Every product update was a nightmare of version control and manual data entry across multiple platforms. 😓

Key players in this transformation:

👨‍💼 Matthew Woodward - Senior Product Data Manager at Collingwood Lighting
👨‍💻 Chris Hodgkiss - Data Administrator at OneTimePIM
🎩 Pat Violaris - Managing Director at OneTimePIM

The OneTimePIM Solution: A Beacon of Hope 🏆

1. A Single Source of Truth 🎯

Woodward emphasizes the core benefit of implementing OneTimePIM: "It's like we've built a digital lighthouse. No matter where you are in the company, you can always navigate back to the correct product information." 🗺️

Quick Stat: Collingwood reduced data inconsistencies by within the first three months of implementation. 📊

2. Powering Multiple Channels 🔌

What started as a solution for basic website data has evolved into a powerful multi-channel engine. The PIM now supports:

🖥️ Collingwood's main website
🇮🇹 The Noble Italian website (with multi-language support)
👥 A customer portal (currently in development)
🆕 New product introduction processes

Success Story: The launch of the Noble Italian website was completed faster than previous international expansions, thanks to the centralized, multi-language PIM. 🚀

3. The Game-Changing Data Sheet Generator 📄

Both Woodward and Chris Hodgkiss highlighted the custom data sheet generator as a game-changer. Here's why:

⏱️ Time Saved: Automatic generation reduced data sheet creation time
🔄 Real-time Updates: "Our sales team always has the latest information at their fingertips," says Woodward
🎨 Customization: Tailored data sheets for specific customers increased engagement

4. A Central Asset Library 📚

Hodgkiss pointed out another key advantage: the centralized asset library. "It's like having a digital Swiss Army knife," he explains. "Every image, technical drawing, and photometric file is right where you need it, when you need it." 🗃️

5. Supporting Multi-Language and International Growth 🌍

With the integration of French and Italian languages, Collingwood has expanded its reach effectively.

The Future: AI-Powered Product Information Management 🤖

Pat Violaris, Managing Director at OneTimePIM, is excited about the future. "We're not just managing data; we're making it intelligent," he says. Upcoming features include:

🧠 AI-driven data validation and updates
📚 On-demand, print-ready catalog generation
💬 Advanced AI assistants for customer support

Conclusion: Lighting the Way Forward 🌟

Collingwood Lighting's journey with OneTimePIM illustrates the transformative power of effective product information management. As Woodward puts it, "We're not just selling lights anymore; we're selling perfectly illuminated product experiences." ✨

Are you ready to illuminate your product data management? Discover how OneTimePIM can transform your business, just as it has for Collingwood Lighting. Contact us today to learn more!