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ALL-IN-ONE CATEGORY MANAGEMENT SOLUTION

Increase your sales revenue and outperform your competition with DotActiv's cutting-edge technology and unrivaled services. Book a meeting to begin.

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LEVERAGE UNPARALLELED EXPERTISE WITH THE RIGHT MIX OF CATEGORY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Get data-driven category optimisation deployed at record speed through unparalleled expertise and leading software.

With DotActiv’s category management services, you can be confident that you’ll achieve your category management objectives and goals.

EXPLORE SERVICES
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ASSORTMENT OPTIMIZATION
ASSORTMENT OPTIMIZATION Maximise your shelf space ROI with recommended space and inventory-aware assortments.Explore Assortments
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CLUSTER OPTIMIZATION
CLUSTER OPTIMIZATION Understand and adapt to shopper behaviour at scale with category-based clusters.Explore Clustering
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Planogram Development PLANOGRAM DEVELOPMENT
PLANOGRAM DEVELOPMENT Get data-driven and performance-enhancing planograms delivered to perfection every time.Explore Planograms
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Data-driven Floor Planning FLOOR SPACE OPTIMIZATION
FLOOR SPACE OPTIMIZATION Reduce floor congestion and maximise shopper flow with strategic data-driven floor plans.Explore Floor Planning
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DATA ANALYSIS
DATA ANALYSIS Make smarter category management decisions gained from in-depth insights into your product categories.Explore Data Analysis
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ADVISORY CONSULTING
ADVISORY CONSULTING Uncover insightful answers to the critical category management questions you should be asking.Explore Our Consulting
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DATABASE MANAGEMENT
DATABASE MANAGEMENT We’ll build and maintain your category management database so you always work with one version of the truth.Explore Databases
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DATA PROCESSING
DATA PROCESSING We’ll build and maintain your product and fixture libraries so you can focus on what’s core to your business.Explore Data Processing

THE DOTACTIV IMPACT

Our clients experience a significant impact on their bottom line when they use DotActiv's category management services.

5% to 30% Sales Increase
15% to 30% stock turn increase
5% to 15% margin increase

DRIVE CATEGORY GROWTH WITH END-TO-END CATEGORY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Get access to DotActiv's all-in-one category management software that allows you and your team to become capable and confident in-house category management specialists.

EXPLORE SOFTWARE
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TAILORED ASSORTMENT PLANS
TAILORED ASSORTMENT PLANS Customise your assortments to meet your customer’s needs and improve the in-store experience.Explore Assortment Software
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DYNAMIC CLUSTER ANALYSIS
DYNAMIC CLUSTER ANALYSIS Gain in-depth insights into customer needs and understand how they differ across stores.Explore Clustering Software
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DATA-DRIVEN PLANOGRAMS
DATA-DRIVEN PLANOGRAMS Create planograms that reflect your merchandising strategies and increase performance.
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Data-driven Floor Planning STRATEGIC FLOOR PLANNING
STRATEGIC FLOOR PLANNING Design strategic floor plans that optimize your space and reduce floor congestion.Explore Floor Plan Software
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ADVANCED RETAIL ANALYTICS
ADVANCED RETAIL ANALYTICS Enhance your reporting capabilities with custom dashboards, interactive analytics and reports.Explore Analytics Software
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DATABASE INTEGRATION
DATABASE INTEGRATION Experience a seamless flow of data to and from our software with an integrated category management database.Explore Database Integration
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24-HOUR SUPPORT
24-HOUR SUPPORT Experience category management success with a dedicated customer success consultant and 24-hour support.Explore Support Options
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PLANOGRAM COMPLIANCE
PLANOGRAM COMPLIANCE Easily communicate live planograms and floor plans to your stores through our compliance tool, Activ8.Explore Activ8

THE DOTACTIV IMPACT

By implementing our powerful category management software, our clients have experienced significant results that have helped establish themselves as preferred retailers and trusted suppliers.

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Food Lover's Market Case Study

147% Sales Increase

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Ultra Liquors Corlett Drive Case Study

31% Unit Movement Increase

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UPD / Link Pharmacy Group Case Study

35% Sales Increase

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Kyle Dorfling CEO

"We rapidly deliver measurable in-store performance improvements to our customers through personalised category management services and software solutions.

Our deeply integrated all-in-one category management software reduces the complexity of the interdependent nature of data-driven clustering, assortment, floor and shelf planning. Meanwhile, the combination of our exceptionally talented people and highly refined processes enable us to deliver stress-free speed to impact with unrivalled convenience and efficiency."

KYLE DORFLING  |  CEO - DOTACTIV

         

BOOK YOUR CUSTOM EXPLORATORY CONSULTATION

Looking for a category management solution that allows you to maximise the selling potential of your retail space? A solution that can help you grow and establish your business?

After booking your free online exploratory consultation, you can expect us to research and evaluate your unique context. We’ll create a personalised agenda to match your business’ interests, goals and context.

We’ll reach out to you before your consultation to share your personalised agenda. You’re welcome to request any changes or additional points.

We’ll consult with our internal experts to curate and customise conversation points, content, and the presentation so that it’s in line with your personalised agenda. Depending on the outcome of our consultation, we’ll schedule a separate custom advisory consultation to share our proposed recommendations with you.

DRIVE ACCOUNTABILITY ACROSS YOUR ENTIRE BUSINESS WITH DYNAMIC TEAM MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Designed to suit your business’ team management needs, Activ8 has built-in features that allow you to be more efficient when managing your business across work locations.

PLANOGRAM COMPLIANCE

Automatically send new and updated planograms to stores for implementation and reap the benefits of your category strategies and tactics.

 Explore Compliance TASK MANAGEMENT

Keep track of everything that goes on in your retail business, no matter the size or the scope of the work. Create tasks, save checklists and set up templates.

 Explore Tasking PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Organise, plan and control any work projects while also managing associated risks. Add checklist items and save projects as templates for future use.

 Explore Projects KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Measure team and individual performances across multiple KPIs.

 Explore KPIs LEAVE AND EXPENSE MANAGEMENT

Document all work-related expenses and track employee leave.

 Explore Expenses TIME AND ATTENDANCE

Monitor team punctuality and track staff locations throughout the day.

 Explore Team Punctuality FIELD MARKETING

Schedule and automate store visits, visualise your brand representation at stores in real-time and gather meaningful data all in one place.

 Explore Field Marketing ADDRESS BOOK

Manage staff, supplier, customer and prospect records as well as contracts, agreements, invoices and more in an easy to understand account timeline.

 Explore Records

WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

Pick n Pay Testimonial - DotActiv
Michael de BeerNational Category Buyer for Hot Beverages at Pick n Pay
“Amazing. The DotActiv team know exactly what to do. It didn’t take long at all for you to align to our strategy and visually execute it onto our planograms. You have exceptional energy and your attention to detail is refreshing.”
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Jan van DijkSenior Key Accounts Manager at Sunpac
“The real-time assistance and collaboration with the DotActiv team provides us with insight and has transformed the way we approach our category management within Dis-Chem. We are excited to continue working with them and highly recommend their services.”
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Mpho Thagisa Liquor Category Buyer at Makro
“DotActiv has always been professional in their approach while their team is deeply passionate and delivers work of the highest quality. The planograms created using their software has also brought structure and brings Makro’s strategy to life.”
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Wayne TaylorNational Sales Manager, Haircare at Amka
“The planograms created using DotActiv’s software have added immense value to Amka’s business. We’ve made incredible inroads with the Spar Group. The Group also recently created their national planograms, and for the first time, requested input from us based off the planograms built in DotActiv.”
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Mark CalderwoodChain Executive at CNA
“No matter who you’re dealing with at DotActiv, there is always care and attention in all that they do. In my point of view, the standard that DotActiv provides is on the highest degree, and from my experience, know that others do not have the same desire and passion to deliver.”
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Aboobaker HassimCategory Analyst: Beverages at Pioneer Foods
“Our experience with the DotActiv team has really been a very positive customer-centric experience. The team has always displayed very professional conduct, met all our needs speedily, and overall represent best practice standards within the FMCG industry."
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Plamen PetrovMerchandising Specialist at SoPharma Trading
"DotActiv really does act as a trusted category management advisor. Anneri has been amazing in providing us with the kind of support that we need to succeed at our goals. Thank you!”
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Precious NakediNational Key Account Manager, Abbott
"Working with DotActiv is a delight and I’d recommend them to anyone who is looking for a category management solution. Daniella was friendly and professional when setting up planograms for our Functional Foods category and helped us to strengthen our relationship with Dis-Chem. Thank you!"
Revlon Testimonial - DotActiv
Irene OrphenMerchandising Manager at Revlon
“The planograms built by DotActiv and implemented have helped us meet our primary objectives, including strengthening our brand image and relevance and improving our engagement with customers in-store. Thank you!”
Diageo Testimonial - DotActiv
Victoria ParkerHead of Global Off Trade Customer Marketing, Diageo
“I would like to thank DotActiv for their ongoing support and for being an excellent partner during the recent range planning project between Diageo and Shoprite/Checkers. I’d highly recommend them as a partner for any future work.”