Glossary

API

Application Program Interface, a means of extracting data for use in another application or process. The Brand Compliance Audit & Visit and Product Specification APIs are used in reporting as a data source for certain reports.

CSV

Comma-Separated Value, the file format used for the Brand Compliance data extracts.

data extract

An alternative method of extracting data. Can be used to create CSV files containing the full contents of Supplier, Site, Product Record, or Product Specification records. May also be an XLSX file generated for the Project & Activity Brief data extract.

EAC

Enhanced Access Control, the facility for applying an additional level of permissions in Brand Compliance, where retailer users are assigned to specific suppliers and their data using EAC Areas. If EAC is enabled, the additional level of permission is applied to the generation of reports.

KPI

Key Performance Indicator, an aspect of reporting typically used to measure the accumulation of a single value over a period of time. KPIs can be presented as tables or charts within apps on the Home page.

PDF

Portable Document Format, one of the supported report output formats.

report data source

Exposes the Brand Compliance data for use in reports. The data sources are predefined. The data is extracted automatically within the application using SQL queries and APIs.

report design

Combines a Data Source with a Report Template to form a schedulable report.

report output

The actual report output. May be PDF, Excel, RTF, or HTML format.

report schedule

Controls the execution of a report, either as a single run or on a recurring schedule. Defines the type of output and the recipients.

report template

Templates that define the layout and data content of a report.

RTF

Rich Text Format, one of the supported report output formats.

standard reports

The suite of Brand Compliance core reports provided. The core reports typically present a tabular listing of results. Some form-based reports present a paginated form comprised of tables and individual fields.

XLS/XLSX

The data format of Microsoft Excel workbooks, one of the supported report output formats.

XML

eXtensible Markup Language, the data format of the report data sources.