Retail Link Data Management Flashcards
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In Retail Link, what does the metric 'On Hand Units' represent at the store level?
Answer: Units physically present in the store including backroom and sales floor
On Hand Units represents all physical inventory in a store, encompassing both the sales floor and backroom stock.
A supplier notices that Retail Link POS data is refreshed daily but shows a one-day lag. Which best explains this lag?
Answer: Data is uploaded at end-of-day and processed overnight before becoming available
Retail Link POS data is collected at end-of-day and processed overnight, resulting in a one-day lag before suppliers can view it.
Which Retail Link hierarchy level sits directly above the Item level?
Answer: Fineline
Walmart's merchandise hierarchy goes Department → Category → Subcategory → Fineline → Item, so Fineline is directly above Item.
What is the primary function of the Retail Link 'Query Builder' tool?
Answer: To create custom ad hoc reports by selecting specific data fields and filters
Query Builder allows suppliers to construct custom reports by selecting desired data dimensions, metrics, and filters without relying on pre-built templates.
When analyzing Retail Link data, a supplier's 'Weeks of Supply' (WOS) at the store level is calculated as:
Answer: On Hand Units divided by Average Weekly Sales
Weeks of Supply equals On Hand Units divided by Average Weekly Sales, indicating how many weeks of sales the current inventory can support.
In Retail Link, which data category best describes the 'Modular' field associated with an item?
Answer: The planogram or shelf fixture arrangement where an item is placed in-store
A modular in Retail Link refers to the planogram shelf set that defines where and how an item is displayed in the store.
A supplier wants to identify which Walmart stores are currently listed as 'Active' for their item. Where in Retail Link would they find this information most efficiently?
Answer: The Item Activity report filtered by store and authorization status
The Item Activity report shows the authorization and active status of items by store, making it the most direct source for identifying active store listings.