Process Tracker

The Process Tracker is your command center for monitoring all background operations in WISEPIM. Whether you’re importing products from an e-commerce platform, exporting enriched data, or running AI enrichment tasks, the Process Tracker provides real-time visibility into every operation’s progress, performance, and results.

The Process Tracker automatically monitors all your background operations, providing real-time updates and detailed analytics to help you optimize your workflows and troubleshoot any issues.

What The Process Tracker Does

Process Tracker helps you:

  • Monitor Operations: Track import, export, and enrichment tasks in real-time
  • View Progress: See detailed progress indicators and completion estimates
  • Analyze Performance: Review task statistics and success rates
  • Troubleshoot Issues: Identify and resolve processing errors quickly
  • Manage Processes: Cancel running tasks
  • Track History: Review completed operations and their results

Understanding Task Types

Import Operations

Product Imports

  • Importing products from e-commerce platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento)
  • CSV file imports with custom data mapping
  • Bulk product data synchronization
  • Category and attribute imports

Data Characteristics:

  • Large datasets with thousands of products
  • Complex attribute mapping requirements
  • Potential for data validation errors
  • Platform-specific formatting challenges

Export Operations

Platform Exports

  • Sending enriched product data to e-commerce platforms
  • Generating marketplace-ready product feeds
  • Creating CSV/XML files for external systems
  • Bulk data synchronization to multiple channels

Export Features:

  • Format validation before export
  • Platform-specific data transformation
  • Error handling for failed exports
  • Success confirmation and verification

AI Enrichment Tasks

Content Enhancement

  • Generating product descriptions using AI
  • Creating SEO-optimized titles and meta descriptions
  • Enhancing product attributes with intelligent suggestions
  • Bulk content improvement operations

Enrichment Capabilities:

  • Custom prompt-based content generation
  • Brand-aware content creation using Knowledge Library
  • Multi-language content generation
  • Quality scoring and validation

Bulk Update Operations

Mass Data Changes

  • Updating product attributes across multiple items
  • Category reassignments and reorganization
  • Price updates and inventory adjustments
  • Attribute value standardization

Process Tracker Interface

Overview Tab

Active Tasks Summary

  • Real-time view of currently running operations
  • Quick access to cancel or monitor critical tasks
  • Progress indicators for all active operations
  • Estimated completion times and performance metrics

Performance Dashboard

  • Task success rates and failure statistics
  • Processing speed and efficiency metrics
  • Resource utilization and system performance
  • Historical trends and analytics

Task Management Tab

Detailed Task List

  • Comprehensive view of all tasks (active, completed, failed)
  • Advanced filtering by status, type, and date
  • Detailed progress information for each task
  • Individual task management and control options

Task Information:

  • Task type and operation details
  • Start time, duration, and completion estimates
  • Processed, successful, failed, and skipped item counts
  • Error messages and troubleshooting information

Tasks Overview (Grid View)

Compact Grid Layout

  • Space-efficient view of multiple tasks
  • Quick status overview with visual indicators
  • Hover interactions for additional details
  • Optimized for monitoring many operations simultaneously

Grid Features:

  • Color-coded status indicators
  • Progress bars and completion percentages
  • Quick action buttons for task management
  • Responsive design for different screen sizes

Analytics Tab

Performance Analytics

  • Detailed statistics on task performance
  • Success rates and error analysis
  • Processing speed trends over time
  • Resource utilization patterns

Business Insights:

  • Time saved through automation
  • Data quality improvements
  • Operational efficiency metrics
  • Workflow optimization opportunities

Monitoring Task Progress

Real-Time Updates

Live Progress Tracking

  • Automatic updates every 30 seconds
  • Real-time progress bars and percentages
  • Dynamic completion time estimates
  • Live status changes and notifications

Progress Indicators:

  • Processed Items: Number of items completed
  • Total Items: Total items in the operation
  • Success Rate: Percentage of successful items
  • Estimated Time: Remaining time to completion

Task Status Types

Running Tasks

  • Currently processing items
  • Yellow/orange status indicators
  • Real-time progress updates
  • Cancellation options available

Pending Tasks

  • Queued for processing
  • Waiting for system resources
  • Gray status indicators
  • Position in processing queue

Completed Tasks

  • Successfully finished operations
  • Green status indicators
  • Final statistics and results
  • Success confirmation details

Failed Tasks

  • Operations that encountered errors
  • Red status indicators
  • Error messages and diagnostics
  • Retry or troubleshooting options

Cancelled Tasks

  • User-cancelled operations
  • Gray status indicators
  • Partial results if applicable
  • Cancellation timestamp and reason

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Task Details and Information

Progress Metrics

Item Processing

  • Processed Items: Total items that have been handled
  • Successful Items: Items processed without errors
  • Failed Items: Items that encountered processing errors
  • Skipped Items: Items bypassed due to rules or conditions

Performance Data:

  • Processing Speed: Items processed per minute/hour
  • Duration: Total time elapsed since task start
  • Estimated Completion: Predicted finish time for running tasks
  • Success Rate: Percentage of items processed successfully

Processing Details

Operation Context

  • Source platform or file information
  • Target destination or export format
  • Applied filters and processing rules
  • Custom settings and configurations

Technical Information:

  • Integration or connection used
  • Data mapping and transformation rules
  • AI models or prompts applied
  • Batch size and processing parameters

Error Information

Error Types

  • Connection Errors: Issues with platform connectivity
  • Data Validation Errors: Problems with data format or content
  • Rate Limiting: API or service usage restrictions
  • System Errors: Internal processing issues

Error Details:

  • Specific error messages and codes
  • Affected items and failure reasons
  • Suggested resolution steps
  • Links to troubleshooting resources

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Managing Active Tasks

Task Control Options

Cancelling Tasks

  • Stop running operations when needed
  • Preserve partial results where possible
  • Immediate cancellation for urgent situations
  • Confirmation prompts to prevent accidental cancellation

When to Cancel:

  • Incorrect settings or configurations detected
  • System performance issues
  • Need to prioritize other operations
  • Error rates too high to continue

Task Prioritization

Resource Management

  • System automatically manages task queues
  • Critical operations receive priority
  • Large tasks may be scheduled during off-peak hours
  • Manual intervention available for urgent needs

Queue Management:

  • View pending task order
  • Understand processing priorities
  • Plan operations around system capacity
  • Optimize timing for large operations

Refresh and Updates

Manual Refresh

  • Force immediate update of all task data
  • Useful for checking latest status
  • Refreshes statistics and analytics
  • Updates error information and logs

Automatic Updates:

  • Background refresh every 30 seconds
  • Real-time progress bar updates
  • Automatic status change notifications
  • Live completion time estimates

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Understanding Task Statistics

Performance Metrics

Success Rates

  • Overall task completion percentages
  • Success rates by task type
  • Trends over time periods
  • Comparison with historical performance

Processing Efficiency

  • Average processing speeds
  • Items processed per hour/day
  • Resource utilization rates
  • System performance trends

Error Analysis

Error Patterns

  • Common failure types and frequencies
  • Error rates by integration or source
  • Trending issues and their resolution
  • Impact on overall operations

Quality Metrics:

  • Data validation success rates
  • Content quality scores
  • Enrichment effectiveness
  • Customer satisfaction indicators

Business Impact

Time Savings

  • Automation efficiency gains
  • Manual work reduction
  • Faster time-to-market
  • Operational cost savings

Data Quality Improvements:

  • Content enhancement metrics
  • Attribute completeness rates
  • SEO optimization results
  • Customer experience improvements

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Troubleshooting Common Issues

”Task Stuck in Pending”

Possible Causes:

  • System resource limitations
  • Queue backlog from large operations
  • Integration connectivity issues
  • Configuration or permission problems

Solutions:

  • Check system status and resource availability
  • Review task queue and priorities
  • Verify integration connections
  • Contact support for persistent issues

”High Failure Rates”

Common Issues:

  • Data format incompatibilities
  • Missing required fields or attributes
  • Platform-specific validation errors
  • Rate limiting or API restrictions

Resolution Steps:

  • Review error messages for specific issues
  • Check data quality and format requirements
  • Verify attribute mappings and configurations
  • Adjust processing settings or batch sizes

”Slow Processing Speed”

Performance Issues:

  • Large dataset processing
  • Complex data transformations
  • Network connectivity problems
  • System resource constraints

Optimization Strategies:

  • Process data in smaller batches
  • Schedule large operations during off-peak hours
  • Optimize data mappings and filters
  • Review system performance and capacity

”Connection Timeouts”

Connectivity Problems:

  • Platform API issues or downtime
  • Network connectivity problems
  • Authentication or credential issues
  • Rate limiting or usage restrictions

Troubleshooting Steps:

  • Check platform status and availability
  • Verify network connectivity and firewall settings
  • Update credentials and test connections
  • Review API usage limits and restrictions

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Advanced Features

Batch Processing Optimization

Smart Batching

  • Automatic batch size optimization based on data type
  • Dynamic adjustment based on system performance
  • Error rate monitoring and batch size adjustment
  • Resource-aware processing scheduling

Configuration Options:

  • Custom batch sizes for specific operations
  • Processing priority settings
  • Resource allocation preferences
  • Scheduling and timing controls

Error Recovery

Automatic Retry Logic

  • Intelligent retry mechanisms for temporary failures
  • Exponential backoff for rate-limited operations
  • Selective retry for specific error types
  • Manual retry options for failed items

Recovery Strategies:

  • Resume interrupted operations where possible
  • Partial result preservation
  • Error isolation and continuation
  • Rollback options for critical failures

Performance Monitoring

Real-Time Metrics

  • Live system performance indicators
  • Resource utilization monitoring
  • Queue depth and processing capacity
  • Bottleneck identification and alerts

Historical Analysis:

  • Performance trends over time
  • Capacity planning insights
  • Optimization opportunities
  • System health monitoring

Integration with Other Features

Workflow Integration

  • Automatic task creation from import/export operations
  • Integration with Prompt Lab for enrichment tasks
  • Connection to Knowledge Library for AI operations
  • Coordination with attribute mapping systems

Notification System:

  • Task completion notifications
  • Error alerts and warnings
  • Performance threshold alerts
  • Custom notification preferences

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Best Practices for Process Management

Planning Operations

Timing Considerations

  • Schedule large operations during off-peak hours
  • Consider platform maintenance windows
  • Plan for system resource availability
  • Coordinate multiple operations to avoid conflicts

Resource Management:

  • Monitor system capacity before starting large tasks
  • Stagger multiple operations to optimize performance
  • Use appropriate batch sizes for different data types
  • Plan for error handling and recovery time

Monitoring Strategies

Proactive Monitoring

  • Regular review of task performance and trends
  • Early identification of potential issues
  • Monitoring of error rates and patterns
  • System health and capacity monitoring

Response Planning:

  • Establish procedures for handling failed operations
  • Define escalation paths for critical issues
  • Maintain backup and recovery procedures
  • Document troubleshooting steps and solutions

Optimization Techniques

Performance Tuning

  • Optimize data mappings and transformations
  • Use efficient filtering and selection criteria
  • Adjust batch sizes based on data characteristics
  • Monitor and adjust processing parameters

Quality Assurance:

  • Validate data before starting large operations
  • Test configurations with small datasets first
  • Monitor success rates and adjust as needed
  • Implement quality checks and validation rules

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Getting Help with Process Tracking

Self-Service Resources

Documentation:

  • Task type guides and best practices
  • Troubleshooting knowledge base
  • Performance optimization tips
  • Error resolution procedures

Monitoring Tools:

  • Built-in diagnostics and health checks
  • Performance analysis and recommendations
  • Error pattern analysis and suggestions
  • Capacity planning and optimization tools

Support Options

Technical Assistance:

  • Task troubleshooting and error resolution
  • Performance optimization consulting
  • System configuration and tuning
  • Integration and workflow support

Escalation Procedures:

  • Critical issue response and resolution
  • System outage support and communication
  • Data recovery and backup assistance
  • Emergency operation support

Training and Resources

Getting Started:

  • Process monitoring fundamentals
  • Task management best practices
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Performance optimization strategies

Advanced Topics:

  • System administration and configuration
  • Custom workflow development
  • Enterprise-scale operation management
  • Integration with external monitoring systems

Effective process monitoring is essential for maintaining smooth operations and optimizing your product management workflows. Use the Process Tracker to stay informed about all your operations and quickly address any issues that arise.

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