Glossary term
What is Single Source of Truth?
Definition
A single source of truth ensures all downstream systems pull their product information from one authoritative repository. PIM acts as the central hub maintaining consistency, accuracy, and governance. This eliminates discrepancies and enhances omnichannel reliability.
Authoritative information depends on agreed ownership and field-level precedence, not necessarily one physical database. For example, an autonomous product data operation could take conflicting wattage values across downstream catalogs, refer to the designated approved master specification, and prepare corrections while preserving field ownership.
Single Source of Truth in an autonomous operation
- Step 1:
Input
Conflicting wattage values across downstream catalogs
- Step 2:
Single Source of Truth
Refer to the designated approved master specification
- Step 3:
Outcome
Prepare corrections while preserving field ownership
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