Assortment processing

What is meant by Assortment processing?

The term "assortment processing" refers to the systematic planning, analysis, and optimization of a company's product range. This includes the selection, structuring, and adaptation of offered products to meet customer needs and maximize business success.

Typical software functions in the area of "assortment processing":

1. Assortment Analysis: Evaluation of sales data, margins, and inventory levels to identify top sellers and slow movers.
2. Automated Assortment Review: AI-supported suggestions for optimizing the product mix based on historical data and market trends.
3. Planogram Creation: Visualization and optimization of product placement on shelves.
4. Inventory Optimization: Forecast-based inventory planning to avoid over- or understocking.
5. Supplier Management: Management of supplier relationships and purchasing conditions.
6. Customer Analysis: Segmentation and analysis of customer data for needs-based assortment design.

Examples of "assortment processing":

1. Seasonal Assortment Adjustment: Introduction of winter clothing and delisting of summer items.
2. Local Assortment Differentiation: Adaptation of product offerings to regional customer preferences.
3. Assortment Expansion: Addition of new product categories to reach additional target groups.
4. Assortment Streamlining: Reduction of product variants to increase efficiency.
5. Cross-Selling Optimization: Identification and promotion of complementary product combinations.
6. Brand Portfolio Management: Strategic selection and positioning of private labels and third-party brands in the assortment.