Assortment

The assortment describes which items are sold and replenished in which stores.

There are 4 main models:

  • Same items in all stores
  • Graded assortment
  • Hierarchical assortment
  • Chaotic assortment

Same items in all stores

In this model the items are sold and replenished in all stores.

Graded assortment

In this model the items are split into grades A, B, C, D, and so on - this can be seen as item groups.
Stores are also split into grades, to indicate which item grades are in the store's assortment.

Hierarchical assortment

In this model the stores are organized in a hierarchical store group. The items are organized in a hierarchical item group. The assortment is defined by relations between the item and store hierarchy entries. This approach works with inheritance and a top-down approach.

Chaotic assortment

In this model different stores are selected for every item for sales and replenishment. Items and stores are very different in terms of assortment and none of the above models can be applied.

Goal

The goals of this step:

  • Get a detailed understanding of the retailer's assortment approach
  • Create an assortment drawing
  • Select the right assortment strategy in LS Central
  • Set up assortments in LS Central

Key questions / considerations

  • Do all stores have the same assortment?
  • Can items and stores be assigned to grades?
    • If yes:
      • Does this apply for all items or are there exceptions?
  • Can items and stores be assigned to hierarchies?
    • If yes:
      • Does this apply for all items or are there exceptions?
  • If none of the above applies, consider the chaotic assortment model.

Output

Assortment drawing (see examples in the detail sections).

LS Central setup considerations

Covered in the detail sections.

Scenarios See
Same items in all stores Assortment: Same
Graded assortment Assortment: Graded
Hierarchical assortment Assortment: Hierarchy
Chaotic assortment Assortment: Chaotic

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