Categories Project Update

The attached files represent the progress to date on the categories project (see post titled "Categories Project Overview" for details on this project if you are new to it).
This file represents progress as of January 6, 2010 and has been graciously prepared by Johanna & Gordon from RetailUp. It includes reconciling categories from: RetailUp TriTech West Music USA MI Import/Export Sweetwater NAMM Universal Classification Please review and comment.
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Updated Category Comparison.xls144.5 KB
Individual Provider Categories.xls341.5 KB

Categories Discussion

The format of this is like before.

1. The Updated Category Comparison shows a cross section of category names from all category groups.

2. The Individual Provider Categories shows for EACH company or organization: <

Items in Black-- those that are more detailed or less detailed then the Category Chart

Items in Red-- those that are included in the category chart.

The age-old question applies of course-- how detailed should this be? For example, there are lots of different kinds of cables and snakes. Rignt now we have cables... and snakes.

The next task as you compare this is to review the main chart versus the multiple company charts on the Individual Product Categories. We need to see if there are nominations for more or less detailed category names. That's the input we need from the B2B Group.

We consider this to be the launching pad for a second draft for review on Wednesday, Bring your nominations (to warmer climes!)

Team Retail Up!

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