Relationship Map for Product Experience Manager

Product Structuring and Data Management

Products are associated to nodes in one or more hierarchies	This means that a product’s place in a catalog is determined by where it sits in the hierarchy. If a product is assigned to multiple nodes, it can appear in multiple sections of the catalog, giving flexibility in product placement.
Attributes are linked to products through templates	Attributes define product characteristics and are organized within templates to provide reusable and consistent setups for products.
Templates are used to manage groups of attributes	Templates standardize the usage of attributes across multiple products, making management more efficient and uniform.
Product tags group products by keyword	Tags help group products with similar characteristics that may not share the same attributes, making them more easily searchable.
Attributes are used to create search facets	Search facets allow customers to filter products by attributes like color or size, improving their browsing experience.

Catalog Configuration and Display

Catalogs are made up of one or more hierarchies and price books	Catalogs control which products are displayed and at what prices based on the hierarchies and price books selected.
Products tied to specific hierarchies show up in corresponding catalogs	Only products assigned to hierarchies included in a catalog will appear in the catalog for customers.
Multiple catalogs can be assigned to different customer segments or geographies	This allows businesses to tailor product selection and pricing based on region, customer type, or other segmentation factors.
Product tags influence catalog visibility and dynamic product associations	Tags offer additional flexibility for organizing and promoting products, ensuring that relevant products are featured together.

Pricing and Promotions

Price books define prices for products across catalogs	Price books let you set prices for the same products across different catalogs or customer segments.
Price books support multi-currency and dynamic pricing	Price books can contain pricing for different currencies, ensuring products are sold with appropriate localization.
Promotions are linked to specific products, catalogs, and customer segments	Promotions help personalize offers for customers based on the catalog they are viewing and the products they are purchasing.

Customer Segmentation and Access

Accounts and customer profiles influence catalog and price book access	Different types of customers, such as B2B buyers or loyalty members, can access specific catalogs with tailored pricing.
Customer segments determine access to specialized catalogs and personalized pricing	Customer groups can be targeted with promotions, exclusive catalogs, or special pricing.
Subscriptions are linked to products, bundles, and price books	Subscriptions rely on product data and price books for managing recurring billing and dynamic offerings.

Bundles and Configurations

Bundles are treated as standalone products with dynamic or fixed pricing	Bundles allow multiple products to be sold together, either at a fixed price or with prices calculated based on customer selection.
Dynamic bundles interact with product templates and attributes	Dynamic bundles allow for customization by the customer, with the final product configuration based on selected attributes.
Bundles of bundles create complex product groupings	Parent bundles can contain child bundles, enabling larger, customizable product sets with flexible pricing.
Bundle inventory management depends on individual component availability	The maximum number of bundles available is determined by the availability of the least-stocked product in the bundle.

SEO and Metadata

Attributes and templates help manage SEO metadata	Product attributes are used to enhance SEO by embedding metadata like keywords and descriptions for improved search visibility.
SEO attributes and metadata influence how products appear in search results	Optimized SEO metadata ensures products are ranked higher in search results, increasing visibility to potential customers.