Billaudot, the century-old music publisher, recomposes itself digitally

All product management was based on Excel files, e-mail exchanges, and habits that were not standardized across departments. This situation hampered the efficiency, reliability and updating of the information distributed.

With a rich and long-standing editorial collection, product data lacked a single repository. A great deal of information (levels, authors, instruments, formats, collections) needed to be standardized, hierarchized and enriched prior to distribution.

The lack of automated workflows made it difficult to update information on digital channels and interact with printers, slowing down processes and increasing the risk of errors.

Thanks to Zento's advanced modeling, Billaudot now has a clear, organized product repository. Metadata specific to music publishing (composer, instrument, level, format, etc.) is structured, facilitating searches and distribution.

Teams contribute to product data in a shared, intuitive environment adapted to their needs. The adoption of the PIM was accompanied by a change management effort and an educational campaign on the benefits of digital technology.

Information from the PIM is now synchronized with online sales channels and partners, such as printers, to guarantee automated, reliable and rapid distribution of new products and updates.