What?

On March 20, 2025, Ketenstandaard is organizing the third edition of the Ketenstandaard Congress – the event for construction and technology professionals who work with data.

When & where?

Registration

Registration is free and can be done via this link.

ETIM and Ketenstandaard: the keys to efficient product information management

In a world where digitalization is the norm, managing product information is becoming increasingly complex. For companies in sectors such as construction, technology, and retail, it is essential to ensure consistent, accurate, and standardized product data. This is where ETIM and Ketenstandaard play a crucial role. These standards not only ensure efficient management of product information within MDM and PIM systems but also improve collaboration within the supply chain.

What is ETIM?

ETIM stands for ‘ElectroTechnical Information Model’ and is an international standard used to classify and specify products. By recording technical product characteristics in a uniform way, it becomes easier to exchange product information between manufacturers, wholesalers, and installers.

The role of Ketenstandaard

Ketenstandaard, active in both the Netherlands and Belgium, facilitates the implementation of ETIM. The organization manages and develops standards that ensure efficient data exchange between parties in the construction and technology sectors. By adopting these standards, companies can collaborate more easily and minimize errors in data exchange.

The connection with MDM and PIM

Master Data Management (MDM) and Product Information Management (PIM) play a central role in managing product information within an organization:

• MDM focuses on creating a ‘single source of truth’ for all master data, including product information.
• PIM goes a step further by enriching and distributing product data to various channels, such as webshops, catalogs, and BIM platforms.

Curious to learn more? Read this customer case and visit us at stand B08 during the Ketenstandaard Congress!