Rules are individual calculations. In CatMan, there are many standard rules which are pre-built into the software. However, power users who are proficient in Microsoft SQL can add entirely new and customised rules.
Templates are used to group together a selection of rules which are linked to one particular product category, subcategory or segment. Each product grouping is different in nature, therefore, each product grouping is likely to benefit from a different set of rules.
One plan is usually applied to one entire category. A plan, which is designed in this way, is made up of a customizable selection of templates with each template being linked to one specific grouping of products within a category.