The tool is organised into six clear working sections:
- Cover – branded front sheet with reference, version, and use rights
- Terms of Use – full IP, licence, and disclaimer framework
- Instructions – step-by-step guidance on how to use the tool correctly
- Calculator – SKU input table with auto-calculated Revenue per Facing, GMROS, and verdict
- Methodology Guide – formulas, definitions, and how to set thresholds for your market
- Dashboard – live portfolio snapshot of Strong / Acceptable / Weak SKUs and averages
This ensures the tool is immediately usable, decision-oriented, and defensible in both internal range reviews and retailer category meetings.
Positioning Note
This tool is most effective when used as part of a regular shelf-productivity review cadence, rather than as a one-off exercise when the retailer asks the difficult questions. Applied consistently, it builds a category-by-category view of which SKUs have earned their space, which are at risk, and where the supplier can defend, expand, or rationalise with credibility.