Track One: Case Studies &  Surveys
Showcase of leading edge strategies successfully implemented by manufacturers and retailers. 
These presentations will include demonstrations of the collaborative methodology used to increase sales, maximize profit, and satisfy shoppers.

• Who Should Attend:                                        
  Retailers and Manufacturers to hear leading-edge best practices implemented in 2008

Track Two: Retailer 2009 CatMan Strategy Presentations
Track Two welcomes retailers from our North America and International Chapters. 
These retailer and manufacturer panels will focus on answering questions about doing business in their part of the world. 

• Who Should Attend:                                            
  Manufacturers interested in learning the planned strategies of retailers for 2009.
  (No other retailers will be admitted to these presentations without permission from the speakers.)

Track Three: CPG Solutions - Product Presentations
Track Three is designed as a ‘CPG Solutions’ track in response to request to see full product presentations instead of just booths. 

• Who Should Attend:                                                                                    
  Team leaders or IT professionals responsible for solutions purchases

Track Four: Organizational Development
Track Four is an Organizational Development track and includes presentations by universities about their undergrad and MBA programs.  This track includes facilitated discussions about reporting structures, reviews of titles and job descriptions used in the industry, and the latest CPG CatNet salary survey.

• Who Should Attend:                                                        
  HR Professionals and CatMan Department Directors responsible for Reporting Structures, Hiring, Internal Promotions

Track Five:  Mini-Training Workshops 'Shop the Trainers'
Track Five consists of ‘mini-training’ workshops that were successfully organized by CPG CatNet at last year’s conference. 
These were much appreciated as way to become familiar with the training style of various industry trainers.

• Who Should Attend:                                                                                    
  Corporate HR professionals, Corporate Trainers, Department Directors assessing training for their team.