Dettol, Dove, Pears, Colgate, Coca-Cola, Dairy Milk, these are names which almost everyone knows in India irrespective of his/her economic background. These and many more well-known brand names are the kinds we use every day and have one thing in common: they are all a part of the multi-billion dollar industry called the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry. The Indian FMCG sector is the fourth largest sector in the economy with a total market size in excess of US$ 13.1 billion. They are known so as “fast moving” as they are the quickest to leave the shelves either due to high demand or due to their perishable nature and thus have to be replenished at such a quick pace. Also all these products in a developing economy such as India are low involvement goods and are highly price sensitive.
One of the major challenges faced while marketing FMCG products is the very rapidly
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This has started creating a positive word of mouth and has helped boost their sales. It has been found out that the willingness to pay of a consumer for a green product is more when compared to an alternative less green product. For example, a consumer will willingly pay Rs. 5 extra for an ITC Classmate notebook when he knows its eco-friendly when compared to a non-eco-friendly notebook.
This has led to a rise in a new concept of a Green Consumer. It is a consumer who is mindful of environment related issues and obligations, and is supportive of environmental causes to the extent of switching allegiance from one product or supplier to another even if it entails higher cost. The companies have also warmed up to it and have started a new type of marketing called Eco-Marketing. It incorporates marketing of products that are presumed to be environmentally preferable to others. It incorporates a broad range of activities, like modification of products, production process, packaging and
The consumers have the ability to increase the environmental sustainability. When National Geographic researches about this issue, it got the statistic from many consumers around 18 countries (para.4.5). So it found a few of American consumers able to live sustainably, and they feel not so much guilt. In the contrary, the consumers of Chains and India promote to live sustainably, and they feel more guilt (para.6). However, the people cannot live sustainably without awareness about the sustainability and
Marketing is facing backlash from unsatisfied customers as they are selling products faster than they are getting products on time. Production is having
Moreover, C being the least price sensitive, it would be the most willing segment to pay the premium for the superior product performance. At the beginning of the simulation, Minnesota Micromotors’s market share for this segment was just 4% - there was a huge potential for growth. Moreover, Segment C consistently had the highest gross margin per unit ($58.36 for 2012 Q3) which indicated that Segment C could be the most profit generating customers for Minnesota Micromotors. Improved efficiency in my sales salesforce and effective marketing communications were very critical in communicating Minnesota Micromotors motors’ value to customers, and formed the key differentiators in managing Minnesota Micromotors’s dual sales force and distribution channels – hence I planned to invest adequately in the “Integrated marketing communication and training” in every quarter. Also, having the market ‘intel’ and customer feedback were ever critical to make any changes to pricing, budget and sales force allocation – hence I always invested on Market
In February of 2017 Kia Motors America released “Hero’s Journey”, a Super Bowl advertisement for their new eco-friendly hybrid, Niro. The commercial features Melissa McCarthy’s attempts to save the environment with humorous consequences. Through her failures, the audience learns that being an “eco-warrior” doesn’t have to be so challenging. The ad is emphasizing the need for conservation efforts but is also depicting solutions in a way that is fun and light-hearted. By using comedic satire, appeals to logos and pathos, and a consideration of problems and solutions, Kia Motors America convinces its audience that our need for instant gratification is easily achievable by purchasing their new eco-friendly Niro.
(Dickson, 1999). Therefore, in my research, I would like to develop a better understanding of the behaviour of the consumers towards sustainable ( environmental friendly) & ethical (social) fashion products and answer the following research questions: 1) Do consumers really care about sustainability or do they feel pressured by the society to do? 2) What premiums are consumers willing to pay in order to get a sustainable piece of
1. Define acronyms CRP, EDI, OSB, ECR and explain. CRP stands for "continuous replenishment program". CRP was a process that P&G created in order to increase logistic efficiency. The process consisted of using electronic data interchange (EDI), which is an electronic system that transmits data instantaneously from one business to another.
This report will discuss the use of Six Sigma as an approach to improving business strategies and developing an organisations perceived “excellence”. It will investigate the criteria and definitions of the European Foundation for Quality management (EFQM) and assess the advantages and disadvantages of combining Six Sigma with the EFQM business model. 2 Introduction EFQM is a non-profit foundation that strives to assist organizations in creating an environment in which they can thrive in the field of “excellence”. The EFQM business model offers an outline that encourages collaboration and innovation between different businesses, sharing ideas and best practises to be able to compete on a global scale . This rounded and open approach means
Furthermore, it is noted that customers, particularly from developed nations like UK, France and Italy are more and more concerned about their health and the report on individual health expenditure over the last decade by OECD (2011) has confirmed that. The report shows that customers are becoming more inquisitive in the type, nature, origin and the processing method of materials in which, apparel and clothing firms uses in producing their product. Thus, demanding for transparency and accountability. Consequently, many customers have gone green and they are persistently advocating for sustainable and ethical activities of firms (Johansson, 2010; Pookulangara
After these companies go about developing products, which may be product modification or it may be a completely new product. Product offerings are increasing every year as consumers are looking for more and more variety of products. Companies which are unable to churn out new products fall back on competition and suffer the consequences. Companies face danger not just from competitors but consumer needs, technology, and product life cycle. New product development has its share of challenges.
Mr. Shashank Shekhar EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The main objective of this case is to find, what are the steps Hindustan Unilever Ltd. is adapting to be market leader and to differentiate itself from its competitors. What is the steps company is utilizing to find current trend in the market. To study various brands of HUL. To study the competitive brands in the market of, home care products, Food brands, and personal care products.
When clients learn that they use environmentally friendly resources, this will show them that they not only care about the environment, but also that they are a responsible company. This improved brand image will lead to an increase in sales, furthering their company’s profits. Price Because they are introducing their product as a new market, they will use price skimming strategy.
S. Mahlingam, “ A Study on consumer behaviour towards selected fast moving consumer goods in Coimbatore city”,IJEIM,Vol: 1Issue 11//November 2012//ISSN:2277-5374, PP 500-507. 3.Dr. Vibuti, “A Case study on consumer buying behaviour towards selected FMCG products”IJSRM,Vol:2, Issue 8,2014, ISSN 2321-3418,PP 1168-1182. According to the study conducted by AC Nielsen, the top 10FMCG Companies in India with the branded based.
Provide good customer service where customers are contacted, when a boat is purchase and a customer care call even having a boat over a period of time. 3. The constant innovation and patenting so customers can get better product each year, because in the marketing industries parts can be copied
They may include statements about environmental sustainability, recycling, energy and water efficiency or impact on animals and the natural environment, for example 'green', 'environmentally safe' or 'fully recycled'. Businesses making these claims must be able to substantiate them.” 6. “High Pressure Sales Tactics- This strategy is used to motivate customers to purchase a good or service that he or she does not want or does not intend to
Introduction At the start of this course, I had no idea what to expect. This is due to the fact that marketing is a field that offers a combination of so many different disciplines such as art, psychology, and statistics. I encounter marketing on a daily basis but have strangely enough not reflected too much about it. Nevertheless, it is a very interesting subject, which deals with promoting and selling services and products.