Reference data

Analytical framework

Dimensions — the 7 analytical axes

AxisNameDescriptionCode lengthMandatory?Roll-outUse
D1EntityLegal entity — Peony 1 (BG), Peony 2 (PT), inter-co / elimination, group3YesN1Separates the two companies and neutralises internal flows for consolidation.
D2ChannelProfit centre — where revenue is generated4YesN1Wholesale, Consignment, E-commerce, Retail, SIS/Pop-up, Re-sale, Corporate.
D3Cost centreFunction that incurs the cost4YesN1Collection, Production, Logistics, Sales, E-com, Comms, Finance, IT, HR…
D4NatureChart-of-accounts nature (P&L reporting grain)6YesN1Sales, COGS, direct costs, marketing, payroll, G&A…
D5SeasonCollection season4YesN1PS/SS/PF/FW + year; 'CARR' if carry-over; 'ZZZZ' if not applicable.
D6CountryDestination market of the sale2OptionalN2FR, UK, US, UAE, IT, JP… + regions; keep original currency to isolate FX.
D7ProductCategory → SKU (Zedonk Product ID)2OptionalN3HC/HO/FC/FO/BO + Bags; only if fed automatically from Zedonk.