# Planogram (Modular) Compliance Guide
**Document ID:** INV-POG-003 | **Version:** 3.8 | **Owner:** Director Space Planning
**Effective:** 2025-01-01 | **Review Cycle:** Semi-annual

## 1. Purpose
Defines planogram (POG) types, execution windows, compliance audits,
resets, new item integration, and deletion procedures.

## 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 |

## 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**.

## 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 |

Compliance scoring:
- Item in correct location: 40%
- Correct facings: 25%
- Correct signage: 15%
- Correct shelf tag: 10%
- Cleanliness: 10%

Target: **≥ 95% compliance**.

## 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.

## 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**.

## 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.

## 8. KPIs
| KPI | Target |
|---|---|
| POG compliance | ≥ 95% |
| On-time execution | ≥ 98% |
| New item speed-to-shelf | ≤ 7 days |
| Deletion completion | ≥ 98% |
| Reset completion on time | 100% |

## 9. Escalation
- Store: Coach / Team Lead
- Market: Market Manager
- Corporate: Director Space Planning