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PowerBase Updates For April 2023
Rina OosthuizenMay 10, 2023 5:17:47 PM2 min read

PowerBase Updates For April 2023: What’s New and Updated

With April leading up to the change in seasons, the PowerBase team proudly presents one new article and five updated articles for you to read. Our vision with DotActiv PowerBase is to increase knowledge and skills and bridge any gap for software clients and others interested in using our software. 

If you would like to read past articles on what we’ve added or updated on the DotActiv PowerBase, you can browse those PowerBase summaries. You can also read about why we introduced the DotActiv PowerBase.

New Articles on DotActiv PowerBase For April 2023

New articles on the DotActiv PowerBase

         

          How To Log  Into The DotActiv Software

This new article unpacks the login window that greets you when opening the DotActiv software. 

A new addition to the software is the option for you to remain logged into your selected database configuration. It will allow you to avoid signing in each time. How to log out of the selected database is also described step-by-step in the article.

Read more on the new DotActiv software login window and how to use it.

Updated Articles on DotActiv PowerBase For April 2023

Updated articles on the DotActiv PowerBase

 

          How To Screen And Classify Data Within The DotActiv Software

This article unpacks the Data Screening and Classification feature within the DotActiv software. Within the article, you've given a step-by-step guide to help you use and master the functionality. 

It is one of the first DotActiv features that use machine learning. We updated the article to explain how this model ‘learns’ as it runs in the software. Through a few simple data inputs, the software learns to recognize certain product classifications and, in the future, make suggestions based on this.

This feature is spearheading the automation of extensively time-consuming tasks.

          How To Run Brand Profiling In The DotActiv Software

As part of completing a ranging exercise in the DotActiv software, you must include accurate profiles for each brand. This article explains the different ways of brand profiling. 

For the software to accurately determine the brand's profile, you must manually calculate the Price per UOM (Unit of Measure). We updated this article to explain this in more detail.

Familiarise yourself with how to run brand profiling in the DotActiv software.

          What Is A Decompression Zone?

Understanding the terminology and purpose of a decompression zone allows you to create floor plans while keeping the consumer’s behavior in mind. This article explains the details regarding the first few feet of a store and how to add it when working with the DotActiv software.

We made a small change to this article to include “Landing Zone” as a tag to improve the searchability on the DotActiv PowerBase.

          How To Pack Out Products On A Shelf

This article explains your options when packing products on a shelf. Each packing option lends itself to different product attributes. 

We added a tag “Horizontal Spacing” for you to find this article when searching for synonymous terms.

Happy Shelf Planning!

Conclusion

The DotActiv PowerBase provides quick answers to specific questions about making the most of DotActiv’s products and services. 

If you find an article that doesn’t answer a question to your satisfaction, please leave a comment. It’s entirely anonymous and will help us to help you get the answers you deserve.

Are you currently not a DotActiv client but want to learn more about how DotActiv software can help your business increase sales while also pleasing your customers? You can book a meeting with a DotActiv expert here or browse our various software and service options on our online store here.

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Rina Oosthuizen

Rina Oosthuizen joined in 2018 and is the Training Manager. She has a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the NWU Business School.

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