Glossary term
What is Attribute Harmonization?
Definition
Attribute Harmonization ensures that attribute names, formats, values, and units are consistent across all product data sources. This process removes conflicts like “Colour vs. Color” or “Kg vs. Kilogram,” improving comparability and data quality. It is essential in PIM for merging supplier data, onboarding new catalogues, and supporting standardised product feeds.
Harmonization aligns equivalent attribute meanings without erasing genuine differences between products. For example, an autonomous product data operation could take supplier fields named Wattage and Rated Power, align both with the approved rated-power definition, and keep incompatible measures separate.
Attribute Harmonization in an autonomous operation
- Step 1:
Input
Supplier fields named Wattage and Rated Power
- Step 2:
Attribute Harmonization
Align both with the approved rated-power definition
- Step 3:
Outcome
Keep incompatible measures separate
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