Why ShelfMind Uses PSA Planograms
PSA is the retail industry's de facto standard for planogram data. If you're using JDA, Blue Yonder, Shelf Logic, or other space planning tools, you're already exporting PSA files. Here's why that matters.
What is PSA Format?
PSA (Planogram Standard ASCII) is an open text-based format for exchanging planogram data between different systems. Originally developed in the 1990s, it has become the retail industry's universal language for planogram intelligence.
Think of it like CSV for planograms—human-readable, machine-parsable, and supported by virtually every space planning tool on the market.
PSA Files Contain:
- Product placement coordinates (X, Y, Z, shelf, fixture)
- Facings, orientations, and shelf height
- Product dimensions and space allocation
- SKU identifiers (UPC, EAN, internal codes)
- Store assignments and planogram metadata
Why PSA Matters
PSA is more than a file format—it's the foundation for multi-vendor planogram ecosystems and retail execution intelligence.
Universal Compatibility
Every major space planning tool exports PSA: JDA Space Planning, Blue Yonder, Shelf Logic, Apollo, and more. One format, zero vendor lock-in.
Rich Metadata
PSA captures spatial coordinates, facings, orientations, and product relationships—everything needed for true planogram intelligence.
Battle-Tested
30+ years of industry use. Billions of planograms exchanged. PSA has proven reliability that proprietary formats can't match.
Fast to Parse
Text-based format is lightweight and fast to process. ShelfMind extracts 100+ planograms from a ZIP file in under 30 seconds.
No Vendor Lock-In
Open format means you're never trapped by a single vendor. Switch space planning tools without losing analytics continuity.
Multi-Vendor Ecosystems
Share planograms with suppliers, partners, and field teams regardless of what software they use. PSA is the common language.
Supported PSA Versions
ShelfMind supports all modern PSA versions used by major space planning tools.
PSA Version 8
Legacy format, still widely used in older JDA installations
PSA Version 9
Standard format for modern Blue Yonder, Shelf Logic, Apollo systems
PSA Version 10+
Latest format with extended metadata and multi-store support
Automatic Version Detection
ShelfMind automatically detects PSA version and adapts parsing logic accordingly. You don't need to specify version numbers—just upload and go.
What About Other Formats?
If you're not using PSA, here's how to get your planogram data into ShelfMind.
Using JDA, Blue Yonder, or Shelf Logic?
You're already good to go. All of these tools have native PSA export functionality:
- JDA Space Planning: File → Export → PSA Format
- Blue Yonder: Export → PSA v9/v10
- Shelf Logic: Tools → Export Planogram → PSA
Export takes seconds. Just upload the resulting .psa or .zip file to ShelfMind.
Using Custom or Proprietary Tools?
Contact us about custom integration options:
- PSA format converters (for Excel, XML, JSON sources)
- API integrations for direct data feeds
- Custom parsers for proprietary formats
Ready to unlock PSA intelligence?
If you're exporting PSA files from your space planning tool, you're minutes away from actionable planogram insights.