PIM Introduction
Overview and installation of the Obelaw Product Information Management module.
Obelaw PIM
Obelaw PIM is a robust, enterprise-grade Product Information Management package designed for the Obelaw Stack. It serves as the central repository for product data, media assets, hierarchical categorization, and advanced pricing strategies. Built with Laravel architecture in mind, it provides a flexible foundation for modern e-commerce and inventory systems.
Tech Stack
- Framework: Laravel 10+
- Language: PHP 8.2+
- Database: MySQL / PostgreSQL (Migration-based)
- Testing: PestPHP
- Architecture: Modular Package (Obelaw Stack), Repository Pattern, DTOs.
Installation
Install the package via composer:
composer require obelaw/pim
Run migrations to set up the schema:
php artisan migrate
Integration Points
Obelaw PIM is designed to work seamlessly within the Obelaw ecosystem:
- Obelaw WMS: Integrates for batch tracking, expiration dates, and warehouse bin locations.
- Obelaw OMS: Provides product data for order lifecycles and fulfillment processes.
- Obelaw Obi: AI-ready architecture allows Obi to query “Best Available Price” or “Compatible Accessories” via semantic search.
- Obelaw Flow: Structural data readiness for frontend UI rendering of price comparison tables and media galleries.