This March, DotActiv continues to enhance PowerBase to better support your needs. We've updated seven articles. These updates ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information, helping you navigate the software more efficiently and maximise its potential in your business.
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The Split Shelf and Plano Report is a report on product positioning and allows you to see the gondola segments together with the Shelf Report on the same page, listing each product on every shelf for each segment.
A new feature has been added to the DotActiv Software that enhances reporting capabilities, allowing users to add a full planogram to a Split Shelf and Plano Report before generating it. This update provides a more comprehensive view of planograms within reports, making it easier to analyze and present data effectively. To help you get started, we’ve updated the article with step-by-step instructions on how to enable this setting, ensuring a smoother and more efficient reporting process.
Learn how to use the new feature by reading How To Create And Use The Split Shelf And Plano Report.
The shelf plan or planogram report is a detailed summary of the products listed on each shelf.
A new enhancement is now available, allowing users to incorporate a full planogram into their Shelf Reports before finalizing them. This addition ensures a more detailed and structured representation of planograms, making it easier to review and share insights. To help you get started, we’ve updated the article with a guide on enabling this feature so you can seamlessly integrate it into your workflow.
Creating and Reading Shelf Plan Reports with a full planogram can improve your reporting style and help you upskill yourself by reading the article linked.
DotActiv software simplifies the planogramming process by allowing users to import data directly from XLS and CSV files. This feature enables seamless data integration, ensuring that product details, dimensions, and other key attributes are accurately transferred into your planograms. By streamlining data imports, you can save time, reduce manual input errors, and maintain consistency across your merchandising strategies. Whether you're working with extensive product lists or updating existing planograms, this functionality ensures efficiency and precision in your planning process.
It’s important to note that mapping your data correctly is crucial to ensuring accurate planogram creation. To help with this, we've added a reminder to double-check that fields are mapped correctly and that no field is assigned to more than one data point. This simple check will prevent errors and guarantee that your planogram reflects the right product information.
Ensure that you know How To import an XLS/CSV File To A Planogram through the steps outlined in the article here.
A ‘Status Bar’ can be defined as a horizontal bar, usually at the bottom of the screen or window, showing information about a document being edited or a program running.
When working on or presenting a planogram, having data fields like weekly movement or days of supply visible in the status bar is helpful for determining the space needed for each product. To ensure this information is accurate and up to date, we’ve updated the article with instructions on how to verify that the data pulled through from the status bar is correct, ensuring your planogram reflects the latest product details.
Ensure your planogram is accurate by verifying your status bar data. Read the updated article linked for quick steps to check it now!
The Floating Status shows valuable information about a shelf and is active when hovering over your product.
The article on floating status has been updated to include an important note that will help ensure your floating status pulls through the correct information. This update provides guidance on how to verify the data, ensuring accuracy and consistency in your planograms.
Be sure to check out the article linked for the latest tips on managing your floating status effectively.
Floorplanning is the process of designing and arranging the layout of a retail space, or any other physical space, to optimize product placement, customer flow, and overall space utilization. It involves strategically positioning items to enhance visibility, accessibility, and sales while creating an engaging and efficient environment for customers.
Reporting is a crucial tool for evaluating the performance of a floor plan, ensuring you have the necessary data to optimize it effectively. The article has been updated with enhanced product report details, helping you work more efficiently with the software.
Upskill your knowledge on floor plan reporting by studying the article on How To Set Up And Report On Floor Plans.
The purpose of the Master Display Structure is to create consistency when it comes to classifications. It is also a tool that ensures classifications are done more efficiently and seamlessly. It helps to ensure that inaccurate classifications can be identified and corrected within the database on a Primary or Secondary level.
The enforced feature in the Master Display Structure Settings has been added to the article. This update ensures that you understand how and when to use the feature, allowing you to leverage it to your advantage for more efficient planning and execution. Be sure to review the article to fully utilize this feature in your display setups.
Read the updated article to learn how the enforced feature in the master display structure can boost your efficiency and deliver better results.
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