What is assortment control in SAP IS-R - SAP for Retail?

SAP Term: assortment control

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail Listing procedure control determining which checks must be carried out before a material can be included in an assortment and be assigned to a store.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Assortment control is a feature of the IS-R SAP for Retail component that allows retailers to manage their product assortment. It enables retailers to define and maintain product assortments, as well as to monitor and analyze the performance of their product assortments. Assortment control also provides retailers with the ability to create and manage product categories, as well as to set up and maintain product hierarchies. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use assortment control, retailers must first define the product categories they wish to use. This can be done by creating a hierarchy of product categories, such as clothing, electronics, and home goods. Once the categories have been defined, retailers can then assign products to each category. This can be done manually or through automated processes. Once the products have been assigned to categories, retailers can then monitor and analyze the performance of their product assortments. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using assortment control, it is important to keep in mind that the performance of a product assortment is dependent on how well it is managed. Therefore, it is important to regularly review and update the product categories and hierarchies in order to ensure that they are up-to-date and accurately reflect the current market trends. Additionally, it is important to regularly monitor the performance of each product category in order to identify any areas of improvement or opportunities for growth. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about assortment control, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on IS-R SAP for Retail. Additionally, there are a number of third-party resources available that provide additional information about assortment control and how it can be used effectively by retailers.