| # Planogram (Modular) Compliance Guide |
| **Document ID:** INV-POG-003 | **Version:** 3.8 | **Owner:** Director Space Planning |
| **Effective:** 2025-01-01 | **Review Cycle:** Semi-annual |
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| ## 1. Purpose |
| Defines planogram (POG) types, execution windows, compliance audits, |
| resets, new item integration, and deletion procedures. |
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| ## 2. Planogram Types |
| | Type | Scope | Refresh Cadence | |
| |---|---|---| |
| | Core POG | Everyday assortment | Annual | |
| | Seasonal POG | Holiday, summer, back-to-school | Per season | |
| | Promo POG | Ad items, rollbacks | Per event | |
| | Flex POG | Local/regional items | Quarterly | |
| | Digital POG | Walmart.com assortment | Continuous | |
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| ## 3. Execution Windows |
| - POG changes communicated via **Modular Execution Calendar**. |
| - Execution window: **14 days** from published date. |
| - New item set date: **first day of window**. |
| - Deletion date: **last day of window**. |
| - Compliance audited on **day 15**. |
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| ## 4. Compliance Audits |
| | Audit Type | Frequency | Sample | |
| |---|---|---| |
| | Self-audit | Weekly | 1 POG per dept | |
| | Manager audit | Monthly | 5 POGs per store | |
| | Regional audit | Quarterly | 20 POGs per market | |
| | Corporate audit | Semi-annual | Random 50 stores | |
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| Compliance scoring: |
| - Item in correct location: 40% |
| - Correct facings: 25% |
| - Correct signage: 15% |
| - Correct shelf tag: 10% |
| - Cleanliness: 10% |
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| Target: **≥ 95% compliance**. |
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| ## 5. Resets |
| - Full department resets scheduled **annually** (typically Jan–Feb). |
| - Reset crew: 2–4 associates per department. |
| - Reset duration: 1–3 days depending on department size. |
| - During reset, shelf may be temporarily out of stock; signage required. |
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| ## 6. New Item Integration |
| 1. Item added to POG via **Item 360** system. |
| 2. Shelf tag printed and placed **before** item arrives. |
| 3. First order placed automatically based on forecast. |
| 4. Item must be on shelf within **7 days** of first receipt. |
| 5. If not selling after 90 days, flagged for **deletion review**. |
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| ## 7. Deletion Process |
| 1. Deletion notice in Modular Execution Calendar. |
| 2. Markdown or return-to-vendor initiated. |
| 3. Shelf tag removed on deletion date. |
| 4. Space reallocated to new or existing items. |
| 5. Deletion compliance audited same as POG compliance. |
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| ## 8. KPIs |
| | KPI | Target | |
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| | POG compliance | ≥ 95% | |
| | On-time execution | ≥ 98% | |
| | New item speed-to-shelf | ≤ 7 days | |
| | Deletion completion | ≥ 98% | |
| | Reset completion on time | 100% | |
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| ## 9. Escalation |
| - Store: Coach / Team Lead |
| - Market: Market Manager |
| - Corporate: Director Space Planning |
