Product Attributes
Product attributes contain key details on a product including its material, color, size and more. These attributes help answer common questions about our products including is the material BPA-Free? and how many cans can the cooler fit? Newell’s trading partners have their own attribute requirements which vary widely depending on the customer. To ensure that we collect all of our required attributes it's important that you complete both the Segment and Category PIM Import Forms.
Segment Attributes: include attributes required for all products regardless of their Segment. These attributes are broader and more generalized. Some of the more common Segment Attributes include 1st draft of product copy, assembled dimension, warranty and other attributes. A Segment Import form must be completed and sent to Data Governance for all innovations.
Category Attributes: include attributes required for specific product categories. These attributes are narrow and specialized. Some examples of Category Attributes include Non-Stick Material, Cord Length and Cooler Can Capacity. A Category Import form must be completed and sent to Data Governance for all innovations.
When to Complete Attribute Forms?
Segment and Category Import Forms should be completed for all sellable materials 6-8 months in advance of the product's 1st ship-to-trade date. Submitting these forms to Data Governance for review and upload will ensure the data is imported into PIM and made available to Communication Designs for copywriting and graphic design. If either form is missing or partially complete, product setup will not be possible.
Submitting Attribute Forms
1.You can submit both forms together or separately
2. Forms must be 100% completed at the time of submission
3. Do not send a form if the information is not final
4. Do not use the PIM Web Portal to Submit Product Data
a. All data must be created and updated using the forms
4. Email completed forms to Data Governance for review and upload
5. Use the subject line “[Your Segment] Attribute Form”
6. If your submission requires your attention Data Governance will provide feedback via email
Uploading Attribute Forms
Newell's Data Governance will finalize and upload the completed forms to PIM. Once information has been imported into PIM it will be available to all users in PIM and Salsify.