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Generate ETIM xChange with CatalogExpress

Learn how to generate ETIM xChange: Do you want to automate and schedule the provision of your product data xChange catalog files for customers, portals, and wholesalers to transfer ETIM information? Or do you need to import the ETIM xChange format into your internal systems?

You’re aware of the xChange format’s importance, whether for success with wholesalers, enhancing visibility in search engines, or direct integration into customers’ ERP systems. Your successful listing depends on it.

Worried about how to adjust to ETIM xChange quickly and affordably?

Don’t worry; use CatalogExpress.

With CatalogExpress, creating, converting, and exporting product data into xChange or other formats (e.g., JSON, EXCEL, BMEcat) is simple:

  • Generate and export product data in xChange with ETIM classification.
  • Convert data from BMEcat, XML, EXCEL, JSON, etc., to ETIM xChange.
  • Distribute product data in the ETIM xChange standard to portals and wholesalers.
  • Import data from EXCEL, PIM, ERP, and convert to xChange.
  • Transmit data to your shop system (e.g., Shopware).
  • Convert xChange data to JSON, XML, BMEcat, CSV, or EXCEL.

Do you want to create an ETIM xChange format with your product data quickly and easily?

Use CatalogExpress as your go-to ETIM xChange software. Schedule a non-binding consultation with Fabian Fischer now.

Why CatalogExpress is the right xChange generator for you

  • Easy data mapping to xChange, including classifications like ETIM or ECLASS, thanks to format templates and a user-friendly mapping interface.
  • Possible combination of product data from multiple different source systems (e.g., ERP, PIM) and data formats (for instance, EXCEL, XML, JSON, BMEcat).
  • Easy usability.
  • Automated processes.
  • Flexibly adjustable for every data requirement profile.
  • Perfect ETIM xChange data through data structure validations.

What our customers say about CatalogExpress.

  • “From our perspective, nexoma has led the project very well. Priorities were set jointly from the beginning and implemented accordingly. nexoma has always responded promptly to individual requests, which were incorporated into the project. The management and implementation were truly excellent. We are very pleased that this is not a typical client-service provider relationship. Instead, we have a partnership-based communication with very direct and immediate feedback from nexoma. This is exactly how we envision and expect such a collaboration.”

    Bastian Seib, Head of Product Data Management / Head of Marketing Technology, ROTHENBERGER Werkzeuge GmbH

  • “In our collaboration so far, there has never been a complaint about nexoma. We can bring in ideas, and nexoma has also opened up to us on a strategic level. This really pleased me and I think it’s very good. Positive feedback also came from our sales managing director when he spoke about data provision to the USA. He was totally surprised and pleased that we actually already have the right tool for it in the company, but no one really knew it. This is a great compliment to all of us for making the right choice with nexoma and even attracting the attention of a managing director.”

    Alexander Voss, Head of IT, Telegärtner Karl Gärtner GmbH

  • “From the consulting phase, through the implementation phase, to operational support, I have consistently experienced our collaboration as positive and smooth. I appreciate the creative approach to problem-solving, the very quick response times, and the punctuality of execution. Due to the versatility of CatalogExpress, no company that needs to transport or transform data from point A to point B can ignore it. A big thank you for the excellent work and support. nexoma sets a real example for service. We highly value your partnership and look forward to further successful projects.”

    Heiko Hörner, IT Inhouse Consultant PIM & e-Catalogue Management, Telegärtner Karl Gärtner GmbH

  • "We would like to express our gratitude for the successful project realization and we are looking forward to the upcoming cooperation. It is a pleasure to work with such reliable partners. Together we managed to generate the data on time and in good quality, while significantly improving the processes."

    WAREMA Renkhoff SE

  • "CatalogExpress finally enables us to provide our B2B customers with optimized data."

    Christoph, Helestra Leuchten GmbH

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How using CatalogExpress helps you with generating and converting of xChange

Using CatalogExpress as an ETIM xChange generator offers endless possibilites in terms of the exchange format’s creation and editing.

JSON BMEcat XML CSV EXCEL zu xChange umwandeln Generate ETIM xChange

Converting EXCEL, CSV, JSON, XML, BMEcat to xChange

Do you need to create EXCEL, JSON, XML, BMEcat files as ETIM xChange? With CatalogExpress as your xChange generator, you can import various file formats, combine/merge them with other sources, and prepare them in the xChange exchange standard.

Daten aus PIM und anderen Connectoren zu xChange

Distribute product data as ETIM xChange out of shop and PIM systems

Thanks to interfaces to Akeneo, Contentserv, Crossbase, OMN by Apollon, Oxid, Pimcore, Shopware Viamedici, and to Mongo DB, you can dynamically process data directly from your PIM system or shop in CatalogExpress and prepare said data in the xChange standard. xChange integration from Akeneo, Contentserv, Crossbase, OMN, Oxid, Pimcore, Shopware, Viamedici, and other PIM and shop systems can be fully automated. Combine this data with related data from your ERP system.

xChange mit ETIM-Klassifizierung

xChange with an ETIM classification

Generate ETIM xChange with various ETIM versions. If a classification scheme is part of your product data structure, you can fully automate the data mapping process. In other cases, you can use the semi-automated mechanisms of the xChange format converter, CatalogExpress. Also, changing classifications requires less effort because you only have to apply a few changes.

xChange zu JSON BMEcat XML CSV EXCEL umwandeln

Provide xChange in various ways, for example as EXCEL, CSV, JSON files

Do you receive data in the xChange standard and need to convert this data into other formats such as CSV, EXCEL, BMEcat, XML, or JSON? With CatalogExpress, you can not only generate the ETIM xChange format but also convert it into your desired target format.

xChange importieren in PIM und internen Systeme Generate ETIM xChange

Importing xChange into PIM or shop systems

Importing xChange to PIM or shop systems: Do you receive data as ETIM xChange and need to import this data into your shop system (e.g., Shopware or Oxid) or other internal systems (e.g., PIM systems like Akeneo, Contentserv, Crossbase, OMN, Pimcore, or Viamedici)? With CatalogExpress, you can not only generate the xChange data format but also convert it according to your internal systems’ requirements.

Do you lack the know-how, the time, or other ressources to generate the ETIM xChange format?

With our extensive experience in various data structures and their respective specifications, we are here to assist you on this journey. It doesn’t matter if you seek our advice, require small support services, or if you’re looking for the complete creation of the ETIM xChange data format: we will guide you to the solution and gladly support you.

 

If your specific use case regarding xChange generation isn’t mentioned here, do not hesitate to schedule a consultation. Together, we will find a fitting solution.

How to generate the ETIM xChange format

The possibilities of CatalogExpress are limitless. The ETIM xChange creation process through CatalogExpress always remains the same:

Access your product data

Import product data either manually or automatically from your source systems or data. You can also merge data such as prices, assortments, and product data from multiple different sources. CatalogExpress is capable of combining this data automatically, eliminating the need for further data management.

Choose the target format

Choose between xChange formats with classifications like ETIM or ECLASS, among many other formats/structures. Alternatively, you can manually create a custom structure.

Map the data onto the xChange target structure

By using the implemented functions in CatalogExpress, you can carry out data mappings that are either partially or fully automated. More than 100 functions are available to assist you with data transformation, generating new attributes and values, and similar tasks.

Add an assortment

Add an assortment specific to each customer, wholesaler, or industry portal to your xChange format. If your assortments are dynamic, the assortment can be updated with every new catalog creation.

Validate your ETIM xChange file

Check every xChange file. You have the option to use the standard JSON schema for validation, or validate against a custom schema.

Distribute your xChange file

You can manually download the xChange file, schedule it for automatic provision, or send it via email. If you need to send files to a customer's SFTP server, you can configure the server access details in CatalogExpress. Subsequently, the data distribution process can be fully automated.

You can fully or partially automate your data provisioning after mapping it once. Of course, you also have the option to manually run import or export processes. A new data mapping is not required, meaning you can copy the already created customer profile for other customers and adjust it accordingly.

 

The level of automation depends on your individual requirements and needs. If you only need to create an xChange format with a few, mostly unchanging product data and at longer intervals, automated data exchange or machine-driven data provisioning may not be required at all. In these cases, the manual import and export through CatalogExpress, which is included in the standard version, may completely suffice. For a larger amount of constantly changing product data and/or a medium to high number of customers, we recommend utilizing automated data distribution.

 

If you’re uncertain about which degree of automation is best for your needs, explore our various services packages and/or schedule a consultation with us to evaluate your case together.

CatalogExpress features for creating the xChange format

Standard Interfaces

Are you using Akeneo, Contentserv, Crossbase, OMN, Pimcore, Viamedici, or MongoDB? Even with the ‘Newcomer’ package, you can access product data in these systems and databases fully automated through CatalogExpress. Map them once and prepare them for the xChange format. This ensures your xChange product data is both accurate and compatible with industry standards.

 

Scheduled & Automated Data Exchange

Do you want to automate and schedule ETIM xChange catalog files for customers, industry portals, and wholesalers? With CatalogExpress, specify when to update product data in the xChange format or set routines (daily, weekly, monthly) to provide data from PIM and ERP systems to target channels. CatalogExpress imports the up-to-date data from your source systems at set times, automatically delivering it in the xChange standard. Once set up, this allows you to manage your data format xChange efficiently across all channels.

 

Assortment

You need xChange product data in various forms for different customers? Even with identical data, individual assortments can be agreed upon. With the BMEcat converter CatalogExpress, store assortments as EXCEL/XML files or use data from PIM/ERP systems, transforming it into the respective xChange format. With CatalogExpress, managing multiple xChange product data assortments becomes straightforward.

 

Data Validation

Not sure if your data format xChange contains errors? In CatalogExpress, use a standard JSON schema to validate your created xChange format, identifying mistakes for correction. Custom validation schemas can also be stored.

 

High Performance and Flexibility

Need a high preparation rate for millions of product data points? Our cloud-ready solution allows CatalogExpress to access only the required cloud resources.

 

Headless Integration

Want to connect xChange format creation through CatalogExpress directly to your systems? With its ‘API-first’ approach, control CatalogExpress via API and integrate it into your systems, customer portals, or CRM. This enables a seamless data format xChange integration into your systems. Customers and sales staff can still continue using their familiar environments.

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