After you have your source data ready, you can start data entry to Pickler, with options to fit both small and large data sets.
Three main methods for entering data into Pickler:
Product Form
The product form is great for adding or updating individual products. This step-by-step form lets you enter essential details, such as material type, weight, and dimensions, in a structured way for each product.Spreadsheet Upload
If you have a larger dataset, the spreadsheet upload feature allows you to add multiple products simultaneously. Use Pickler’s spreadsheet template to structure your data accurately. The template ensures compatibility with Pickler’s required fields, making the upload process quick and error-free. Once your data is ready, simply upload the completed spreadsheet to Pickler.API
For automated data management, Pickler’s API enables seamless data transfer directly from your systems. Ideal for frequent updates or large datasets, the API integration keeps your product information continuously up-to-date without manual uploads.
With these options—the product form, spreadsheet upload (with template), and API—you have flexible, efficient ways to enter your data.
Mapping your data
Once your source data is in Pickler, you need to map it.
Data mapping in Pickler is the process of linking your source data (your product details) with target data. Target data can be secondary data from sources like IDEMAT or collected primary data from your suppliers.
When you input product data (source data), it lacks environmental context on its own. To generate accurate impact calculations and reports, this information needs to be linked, or mapped, to target data. This target data provides the necessary environmental benchmarks for assessment.
For instance, when you enter a material like "Bio Polyethylene" as source data, Pickler maps it to target data that details the environmental implications, enabling precise impact evaluations for your packaging.
Access your impact reports
With your data mapped, you have your impact calculated! Use it to impress your stakeholders, print a QR on your packaging or add a widget to your website to improve your transparency and combat greenwashing. Or as a handy sales tool to improve your customer satisfaction.
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