Essent PIM

Essent provides fully-integrated business management software solutions with product information management capabilities designed specifically for process-intensive industries, particularly the promotional products sector. Since 1980, Essent has served as the largest trading network for the promotional products industry with over 13,000 trading partner connections. The PIM centralizes vital product information in one electronic location providing real-time accurate data across integrated systems including ERP, tax engines, eCommerce platforms, and the Essent OrderTrax Commerce Network.

Target Market

Essent serves promotional product suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers requiring integrated business management across complex supply chains and extensive trading networks. The platform targets process-intensive industries where product information must flow seamlessly between internal systems and external trading partners through PromoStandards integration. Companies managing large product catalogs with complex attributes, kitting, bundling, and tax requirements benefit from Essent's unified approach combining PIM with broader business management functions.

For Whom

The platform is used by operations teams, product managers, and sales organizations who need centralized product data accessible across the entire business ecosystem. Trading partner coordinators leverage Essent's PromoStandards integration to automate data exchange with thousands of connected partners. Finance teams use the integrated tax management capabilities while eCommerce teams rely on automatic product information updates across customer-facing channels without manual intervention between systems.

Value Proposition

Essent eliminates fragmented product information by providing a single source of truth integrated directly with core business management functions rather than requiring separate PIM and ERP systems. Organizations achieve efficiency through configurable product information management that adapts to changing business needs while maintaining data quality across all connected systems. The platform delivers proven results with over 50 million PromoStandards transactions, enabling faster product launches and improved trading partner collaboration through automated real-time data synchronization.