Make x Quable PIM : infinite, made-to-measure automation

Automation, artificial intelligence, these are all concepts we're hearing more and more about in the world of e-commerce and tech. Sometimes frightening, but often fascinating, we don't know what's real and what's not, what uses to make of it and, above all, how to make the most of it for our business. In this field, a number of players have come to the fore, such as our Quable x Make app, the automation software par excellence, which coupled with the PIM Quable. Quable is the first PIM solution to have developed a Make app!

What is automation?

Automation is the fact of automating a task, a habit that we do daily. We want to automate it for several reasons: because it is time consuming, repetitive, boring or even annoying. In reality, automation can take many forms; from the simple automation of recurring tasks to the automation of more complex tasks performed by robots. Its fields of application are multiple: financial services, sports, health, industry... are only a few examples.

As you may have understood, automation has many advantages, starting with the enormous time saving. The elimination of the smallest task that can be automated, at the end of a day or a week, represents a considerable saving of time, which can be reallocated to other more creative tasks, and this for all teams: marketing, sales, CRM, IT, e-commerce, etc. The gain in quality is also significant, with properly implemented automation processes, there is almost no room for human error. The accuracy of your data and your products becomes unequalled. Finally, productivity is optimal, because less time is needed to perform the tasks that are now automated.

Make: the automation solution

Make, formerly Integromat, is THE game-changing platform for automation today. It is an open source software that can automate an infinite number of tasks. Make works as follows: the platform uses configuration files called "Makefiles" to describe and establish dependencies between source and target files. It also describes what commands to run to generate target files from the source files.

It is a particularly efficient program for programming projects involving different source and target files, which require frequent recompilation. With Make, developers can save effort and time by automating frequent tasks such as compilation, documentation generation, file dependency management, etc. Finally, the software is extremely flexible and infinitely customizable to meet the specific needs and expectations of each project.

Make is therefore an essential tool for any developer or other business team, thanks to its many fields of application. It is intended for anyone who wants to efficiently automate recurring tasks and optimize any process.

The solution is thus part of a real digital transformation context that aims to improve productivity, efficiency and profitability of companies.

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The benefits of Quable & Make PIM automation

Make is set to revolutionize the world of automation and boost the power of Quable PIM tenfold. How do we do it? Thanks to its ease of use in automating recurring tasks, and its ultra-easy integration with the PIM. What really stands out about this software is its ease of integration with any existing application, its ability to integrate its own if our API is open and flexible, and its ability to optimize workflows. It's a real extension of Quable's capabilities.

Optimized efficiency and speed

Automating tasks and processes is a breeze with Make and Quable. The software uses rules to define dependencies between files. In this way, the platform can easily detect which files need to be recompiled when a source file is modified. The software also keeps track of files and their dependencies. In other words, if nothing has changed in the source files or dependencies, Make knows that it does not need to recompile the files. This saves time and avoids pointless compilations. What's more, Make is designed to easily automate repetitive tasks, such as those performed in PIM Quable. Simply create a Makefile script to automate project compilation and execution. Finally, the software is capable of running tasks in parallel. Several tasks can be run simultaneously, speeding up the compilation process.

Cost reduction

Automating your tasks and processes with Make means saving time and therefore work resources. The time savings are considerable for repetitive tasks, sometimes time-consuming and often performed manually in the Quable platform.

Also, the implementation of automation processes allows to reduce the risk of human error. 

The solution offers the possibility to define rules to determine which tasks should be executed first and how to optimize them. This maximizes the use of available resources and reduces waiting time.

Finally, maintenance costs are also reduced. It is quick and easy to modify rules and dependencies, which makes it easy to update tasks and keep them up to date.

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Quality improvement

By reducing, or even eliminating, manual errors, the software eliminates the need to carry out tasks yourself, which could lead to errors, duplications or typos. With healthy data thanks to Quable PIM , processes and tasks are also more consistent later on. 

Through its traceability, the Make platform also improves the quality of your use of Quable. The software can provide detailed tracking of each step of the processes, which can then be used to determine the reason for a failure or error. Files, data and other processes in Make and Quable can be reused and modified quickly and easily in order to build similar versions of the software. In this way, reuse can contribute to better development quality.

Adaptation and flexibility

Make works with easy-to-understand and simple-to-use syntax, which allows users to define actions and rules for building their projects. The solution also allows users to customize their build configuration using functions, variables and conditional directives, which provides great flexibility in configuring projects with Quable. Its portability also makes it very flexible and adaptable. Finally, the software can be extended with plug-ins, custom scripts and other tools that can match the specific needs of a particular project. This makes it software that can be used in a wide range of development scenarios.

The limits of automation

Complexity of the implementation

Automation can be cumbersome to implement in organizations because of the complexity of existing systems. In some organizations, the work processes, product data and IT systems already in place are complex and fragmented. As a result, identifying tasks that can be automated can be more difficult. 

In addition, automation may require adaptation of existing processes, which is sometimes difficult to implement, given existing work habits.

On the other hand, implementing automated processes can be costly, especially if it requires the purchase of new hardware or specialized software and the hiring of dedicated staff.

Need for technical skills

The complexity of certain tasks is sometimes such that they require human decision making. The people involved must therefore be sufficiently trained in the subject. In addition, the implementation of automation may require very specific skills in programming, project management and process design. Finally, machines occasionally admit to a certain limit in their understanding: they are not able to interpret the nuances of human language, which may limit their ability to perform certain tasks, hence the importance of having qualified people.

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Solutions provided by App Make x PIM Quable

Unlike many other development software packages, Make boasts an intuitive and highly simplified interface for its users, like PIM Quable. So it's relatively easy to get to grips with the platform quickly, without necessarily having any development and/or coding skills. This makes the software an efficiency booster: less time is spent learning the tool, it's accessible to all, and users can still devote plenty of time to their day-to-day work. The simplicity of the software can also improve user satisfaction, as they work more efficiently. In this way, the stress associated with using technical tools is considerably reduced.

Maintenance is also simplified: by choosing predefined components, users ensure project consistency and avoid configuration errors. Finally, predefined and reusable components can be created to comply with best practices and coding quality standards, which improves code security and maintainability.

Make has created a dedicated space to bring together all the users of the software and help each other in the development of the solution. Each user can ask a question by specifying the related subject (an API, a function, an application...) and get help and an answer to his question from another user. Like a collaborative FAQ, this space allows users to learn more about the solution, to share their experiences and best practices and to get inspired by the community in general.

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Focus on 3 use cases for Make automation and Quable PIM

The Quable connector, available via Make, offers a wealth of possibilities for automating your day-to-day work processes.

PIM & E-commerce

Thanks to the Quable connector, it's now possible, with the help of Make, to easily distribute all the product information you wish to push to your e-commerce stores. Whether via Shopify or Prestashop, for example, the Quable connector makes it possible to retrieve data from the PIM, automating the process and distributing it automatically to the e-commerce platforms in question.
Discover our Quable x Shopify PIM app to feed all your Shopify stores quickly and easily, and an ebook explaining why it's essential to have a PIM in e-commerce.

Product advertising generated by your PIM

In terms of ad creation and management, once again, automation processes are a great help, coupled with PIM. With Make, you can retrieve your product data from the PIM and push it to other applications such as Google Shopping or Instagram shopping, for example, to serve ads across these platforms. Advertisements are generated and distributed automatically, based on up-to-date and complete PIM data.

Optimize project management by synchronizing your PIM with your project management tool

Finally, project management is not left out, thanks to the Quable & Make connector. No matter which application you use (Monday, Asana, Notion, Trello, ClickUp...), these platforms help the Quable PIM to organize certain tasks in the software, for example; tickets collaborators create in the PIM, who can then via Notion create a to-do list or a list of actions to prioritize.

Discover our blog post on the 11 use cases of Make x PIM Quable automation.

Conclusion

Make is the new automation platform that's changing the game in the industry. No need for in-depth knowledge of development and code, the software is designed to be accessible to all. With its simplified user experience and intuitive interface, there are no limits to automation. Repetitive tasks performed in Quable PIM are automated, data security is enhanced, and productivity and efficiency are optimized. Coupled with Quable, the prospects for evolution with Make are more than promising: automatic dispatch of feeds to your online stores, promotion of your product catalog on platforms such as Google Shopping... anything is possible. 

There's no doubt about it, platforms like Quable PIM and Make software are more than promising for the future. They enable and will enable us to manage the growing complexity of organizations and businesses. New technologies are emerging, consumer needs are changing, and so are team habits and processes. Software such as this is the perfect response to these developments, enabling smooth, profitable change.

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