Overview of Advanced Clustering Process

To use Advanced Clustering, follow this general process to create and manage clusters, working in the Generate Store Clusters tab and the Manage Store Clusters tab:

• Cluster Criteria. View all available clusters for specified merchandise, location, and calendar. Review cluster criteria or scenario details for each cluster. Use existing cluster as the basis for creating a new cluster.

• Explore Data. Examine the input data for the cluster. Review multiple data points and significant attributes using the contextual information.

• Cluster Setup. Define multiple what-if scenarios. Such scenarios can be compared with one another throughout the clustering process.

• Cluster Results. View the scenario results and compare scenarios.

• Cluster Insights. Gain an understanding about cluster results and cluster performance prior to approval by examining the contextual information.

• Manage Store Clusters. Manage existing cluster criteria. Perform manual overrides and approve clusters.