UnoPim at Pico
UnoPim is an open source PIM system that collects and structures product data in one central place, making it possible to distribute data consistently to all relevant channels. The platform is designed for businesses working with many products, variants, and markets, and that require high data quality across systems.
At Pico, UnoPim is used as the foundation for working with product data. This means that implementation, data modelling, integration, and operations are considered together as a single discipline rather than an isolated IT project.
What is UnoPim?
UnoPim is a modern PIM system built on open source technology. It is aimed at businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets and manual workflows, but that do not need – or want – heavy enterprise platforms.
The system provides one central place to work with product information. Here, data can be enriched, validated, and structured through attributes, categories, relations, and variants. In addition, UnoPim acts as a distribution layer, where product data can be sent on to webshops, ERP systems, retailers, marketplaces, catalogues, and other internal or external systems.
UnoPim is often a natural choice in Shopify environments, where the need for structured and scalable product data arises quickly. At the same time, the platform is not tied to one specific commerce solution and can be part of more complex system landscapes with multiple channels and technologies.
Who is UnoPim relevant for?
UnoPim is relevant for businesses that find their current handling of product data no longer supports the complexity of their operations. This may include organisations where data is spread across Excel sheets, in ERP systems without real support for product enrichment, or directly in the webshop without clear structures and ownership.
The platform is also relevant for businesses selling across multiple channels simultaneously. When webshops, marketplaces, retailers, catalogues, and internal systems place different demands on format, language, and content, the need for a central point of control becomes clear. UnoPim makes it possible to work with channel-specific requirements without losing consistency in the underlying data model.
Open source and technological foundation
UnoPim is MIT-licensed and built on Laravel, a widely used and well-documented technology stack. This means there are no licence costs associated with the platform itself, and the business retains ownership of both data and solution.
The technological openness provides flexibility in relation to integrations, customisations, and future changes in the system landscape. UnoPim can therefore serve as a long-term foundation, even as business requirements or technical needs change over time.
AI as an integrated part of the platform
UnoPim has AI functionality integrated directly into the core of the platform. The purpose is to support the day-to-day work with product data and reduce manual processes.
AI can be used, among other things, to generate and edit product descriptions, translate content for new markets, fill in missing fields, and work with large numbers of products using natural language. The functionality is part of the overall platform and not a separate add-on.
Scaling and data complexity
UnoPim is built to handle both small and very large product ranges. The platform can work with anything from a few hundred products to millions of variants and supports complex data modelling.
This makes the solution relevant for businesses that expect growth in their range, markets, or channels, and that need their PIM setup to evolve in line with the business.
Product data as a strategic foundation
Working with structured product data is a fundamental investment, regardless of which commerce or PIM platforms the business uses today or in the future. UnoPim supports a disciplined approach where data is structured correctly, validated per channel, and managed consistently across languages, relations, and attributes.
This approach means that businesses are better positioned if they later choose to switch or supplement their platforms. The data foundation is already in place and can be reused rather than rebuilt from scratch.
Pico's role in working with UnoPim
At Pico, UnoPim is used in practice on a daily basis. Experience spans from building data models and workflows to developing integrations with Shopify, ERP systems, and other platforms.
Pico's approach is not just about installing a system, but about ensuring alignment between business needs, the data model, and the technical implementation. This also includes the option to handle operations and support, so that UnoPim can function as a stable part of the business's overall system landscape.
Typical services related to UnoPim
Work with UnoPim at Pico includes implementation of the platform, covering setup, data modelling, and integration with other systems. In addition, the solution is often tailored to specific requirements relating to attributes, workflows, and channels.
Pico also works with migration of product data from Excel or existing PIM solutions, with a focus on moving data correctly and in a structured way from the outset. Operations and ongoing support can be included as part of the collaboration, depending on the organisation's needs and internal resources.