E-Branch and PIM Program
The online capabilities gap between the national chains and most independent distributors is widening faster than ever. These chains know that maintaining an online catalog is a huge challenge for most distributors, and they focus on exploiting this advantage they hold. IBC’s PIM (Product Information Management) Initiative is a centralized database that provides all IBC distributor members with access to hundreds of thousands of SKU’s of rich-content, imaged digital data from hundreds of suppliers for building their online catalogs. By sharing costs with their fellow distributors, this core benefit of IBC makes creating and maintaining best-In-class online purchasing experiences a reality for IBC’s members.
IBC Provides 3 Solutions to Benefit
Our Distributor Members
SOLUTION 1 PIM + Digital Catalog + Website
Turnkey Website Development Solution
Exclusively for IBC Distributors
Whether you are building new or refreshing old, IBC’s technology partner develops beautiful and responsive distributor websites that grab attention and reflect the brand image your customers have come to know and trust.
We don’t just build Websites… We build Websites that SELL!
- Semi-Custom or Custom Designs
- Your Unique Brand Image and Content
- Standard Pages Include:
- Homepage
- About Us (i.e., Services)
- Contact Us (i.e., Locations)
- Vendor Line Card
- Request Quote
- Static Pages of Choice (up to 3)
- Digital Catalog Solution tied-in for eCommerce
- Mobile-Friendly & Responsive Layouts
- CloudFlare Security & Intrusion Protection
- Full-Service Hosting & Maintenance
- Unlimited Live Customer Support
SOLUTION 2 PIM + Digital Catalog
Digital Catalog Solution
Powerful eCommerce Platform for IBC Distributors
The digital catalog is the most important visual component of any eCommerce website. With several ready-made templates and dozens of product features and configuration settings available, we create distinctive digital catalogs that showcase your products how you prefer to sell them… and how your customers prefer to buy them.
Tools that support a multi-channel commerce strategy… online, in the store, and in the field.
- Product Catalogs & Item Detail Pages tied seamlessly to your Distributor PIM Solution
- Easy Navigation via Search, Taxonomy & Filtering
- Saved Estimates & Wishlists
- Shopping Cart & Single-Screen Checkout
- Standard & Alternative Payment Methods
- Sales Quoting & Bidding Tools
- In-Store Point of Sale
- Order Approval Workflow
- Shopper Assist & Product Recommendations
- Customer Account Login Portal
- Administrative / Sales Login Portal
- Mobile-Friendly & Responsive Design
- Options Available for Automated ERP Integration
SOLUTION 3 PIM
Distributor PIM & Data Feed
Data Management Solution for IBC Distributors
The Product Information Management (PIM) platform provides each IBC distributor with its own centralized location for managing content-rich product data from the IBC Master PIM (and from any other unique data sources), and feeding that data wherever it’s needed, including websites, ERP systems, online retailers (i.e., Amazon), and much more.
Custom feeds pulled from your own PIM product data… delivered how, when and where you need it.
- Distributor-Dedicated PIM Platform (Child-Level to IBC Master PIM)
- Unlimited Access to Product Data from the IBC Master PIM Database
- Upload up to 15K Additional Product SKUs (Unlimited Option Available)
- Schedule a Custom Data Feed for Any End-Point
- Data Visualization via an Internal-Facing Digital Catalog
- User Access to the PIM Management Portal:
- Import / Export Product Data Files
- Select and Manage Your Desired Vendors
- View / Edit Product Data & Attributes (Individual & Batch)
- Run Standard & Custom Data Reports
- Modify Taxonomy & Product Mapping (Additional Feed Applies)
- Manage Multiple Custom Data Feeds
- Permission-Based Roles & Security
- Qualified to purchase Digital Catalog Solution and Web Development Solution
