Step 1: Add Products in your “Import” Tab
Products enter Proton PIM in one of two ways:
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Single product creation for small updates or testing
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Bulk CSV upload for larger catalogs
At minimum, each product must include:
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Product ID
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Product description
Additional data improves enrichment quality.
Step 2: Enrichment Begins
Once products are added:
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Enrichment starts automatically
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Multiple products are processed in parallel
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Progress can be tracked on the Jobs page
During this step, Proton PIM generates structured product data using available inputs and trusted sources.
Step 3: Review Enriched Products
After enrichment completes, products appear in the Review Queue.
Here, users can:
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Compare original input data with enriched results
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Verify key identifiers like part numbers and specs
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Edit or correct any fields
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Approve products when ready
This review step ensures accuracy and gives your team full control over what enters the catalog.
Step 4: Approve & Add to Catalog
When a product is approved:
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It moves into the Catalog
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It becomes part of your official product data set
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All changes and approvals are tracked for visibility
The Catalog serves as your centralized source of truth.
Step 5: Manage & Maintain Product Data
From the Catalog, teams can:
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Search and filter products
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Make updates as data changes
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Maintain consistent product information over time
This allows product data to stay accurate as catalogs evolve.
Step 6: Export or Integrate Product Data
Approved product data can be:
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Exported via CSV
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Used in other Proton tools
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Integrated with external systems like ERPs, CRMs, or ecommerce platforms
Because all data flows from the Catalog, downstream systems receive consistent, trusted product information.
Putting It All Together
The Proton PIM workflow is designed to:
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Scale product onboarding
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Improve data quality
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Maintain governance and control
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Reduce manual cleanup over time
Each step builds on the last, ensuring product data is accurate before it’s shared or activated elsewhere.