Akeneo Partner Agency
Akeneo PIM implementation for complex product catalogs
Human After All is a Montreal-based Akeneo partner helping manufacturers and distributors organize, enrich and distribute product information. We implement product data models, governance workflows and integrations with your ERP and sales channels, including Shopify Plus when it is part of your architecture.
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Client proof
Goodyear: enterprise Akeneo PIM implementation
- Akeneo PIM
- North America
- Product data governance
Rudy Abitbol contributed to Goodyear’s North American Akeneo PIM implementation as an Akeneo implementation consultant during a six-month engagement in 2025–2026. The work focused on product information and governance for a complex tire catalog.
See the Goodyear PIM project →Our Akeneo implementations are led by Rudy Abitbol, who contributed to Goodyear’s Akeneo PIM implementation as an implementation consultant.
Scope
What an Akeneo implementation includes
We turn scattered product information into a governed catalog: product families and attributes, ownership rules, enrichment workflows, migration mappings and channel exports. Integrations connect that catalog with the systems in your architecture. Shopify Plus is one possible destination, not a prerequisite for an Akeneo project.
Data model
Product families, attributes, variants and localization rules.
Governance
Data ownership, required attributes, completeness and approval rules.
Migration
Source mapping, normalization, test imports and exception handling.
Enrichment
Editorial workflows and reviewed AI assistance where suitable.
Integration
Field mapping, data ownership, synchronization schedule and failure handling.
Team enablement
Documentation, training and operating handover.
Digital assets
We configure product assets and document workflows according to your Akeneo edition and licensed capabilities. Where a dedicated DAM is part of your architecture, we define how assets and metadata connect to the PIM and sales channels.
Data flow with your ERP
Integration direction is defined field by field. The ERP usually remains the system of record for identifiers, pricing and inventory; Akeneo owns marketing and technical enrichment; each destination receives the fields it needs on an agreed schedule.
Why it matters for the business
Define ownership, completeness rules and review workflows so product information can move through a consistent publishing process.
One governed source for specifications, descriptions, images and translations, so each channel publishes the same product information.
We define the publishing destinations, field mappings and update frequency for each integration.
The software
See Akeneo PIM in Action
One source of truth for product data—manage attributes, media, and channels from a single interface.
Akeneo Data Quality Insights — track enrichment, spelling, images, and attribute labels to improve catalog quality.
Integration
Akeneo and Shopify Plus integration
When Shopify Plus is part of your architecture, we map Akeneo families, attributes and assets to Shopify products, variants, metafields and metaobjects, then define the synchronization schedule and failure handling. The integration runs through Patchworks iPaaS or custom API work, depending on your data model.
Principle
Product data and AI search
Consistent product information can support clearer product pages and channel feeds. A PIM alone does not guarantee indexing, recommendations or citations. Published content, crawl access, channel eligibility and external evidence also matter.
Read our guide to generative engine optimization for B2B eCommerce →
Frequently asked questions
- What does an Akeneo implementation include?
- The scope typically covers product data modeling, governance, migration, enrichment workflows, channel exports and team training. Integrations are scoped against your ERP, asset systems and sales channels. We start by defining the catalog structure, data ownership and publishing requirements.
- Do we need Shopify Plus to use Akeneo?
- No. Akeneo is a product information management platform that can support different commerce systems and channels. We can implement the PIM independently or include a Shopify Plus integration when it fits your architecture.
- How long does implementation take?
- The schedule depends on your product data quality, catalog structure, localization, integrations and team availability. We assess those inputs and phase the work around a usable catalog, then expand the workflows and channels. A timeline is established against the agreed scope.
- Can Akeneo replace our DAM?
- That depends on your asset requirements and the Akeneo edition and capabilities you license. We assess product images, technical documents, rights, workflows and distribution requirements, then determine whether Akeneo’s asset capabilities are sufficient or a dedicated DAM integration is needed.
- How do you use AI for enrichment?
- AI can assist with product descriptions and enrichment workflows using approved source information. We configure review and validation steps before publication. Technical specifications, certifications and other factual attributes must remain traceable to reliable product data.
- Does Akeneo improve visibility in AI search?
- Consistent product information can support clearer product pages and channel feeds. A PIM alone does not guarantee indexing, recommendations or citations. Published content, crawl access, channel eligibility and external evidence also matter.
Client feedback on working with Human After All
Verified feedback from our broader B2B and eCommerce work.
"Human After All understands and adapts to our market needs, which isn't easy to do."
— Fred Hunter, Operation Director, DTD 2009
"They were very agile with all of the changes we made through the mandate."
— Director, Business Consulting Firm
"Human After All's technical expertise and solution-oriented mindset have been strong throughout the project."
— Jérémie Gougoux, Director of Operations, Husky Boutique
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