2. Introduction to distribution channel
Strategies regarding distribution channels were always considered to be as a very safe area and without innovation and creativity in marketing. The marketing managers never had the desire to change the normal way of distributing channels. But this attitude seems to be changed in the soon future. Unfortunately, today is an instable period in the distribution channels.
Enogrup Corporation has also realised that its traditional distribution of channels is not more profitable and some changes has to be done. Enogrup has already intermediaries who are helping the company with selling its products on the Moldavian market. Intermediaries of Enogrup deal with the supply of imported spare parts and accessories for production facilities. This Moldavian Company is one of the best distributors for Enogrup Corporation on
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For this reason, we have to look inside the problem and behaviour management. Next step is to try to figure out what are cons and pros of using intermediaries.
3. Behaviour and conflict management
The Enogrup Corporation is an international manufacturing company. The Enogrup Corporation experiences an indirect conflict with its distributors because they lose control over the sales. After transaction process, distributors’ goal is to higher the price of Enogrup’s’ products. In this way they are decreasing the manufacturer’s profit.
During information searching process regarding Enogrup’ distributors, was notices the fact that some of them are playing double game. They do this by selling also the manufacture’s competitors, not just Enogrup’s product.
Because of this reason, the company is losing the recognition in customer’s eyes and suffers from lack of sales volume.
All these causes support Enogrup’s attitude towards its distributors, namely
The Ticketek case is a prominent misuse of market power scenario in which a commercial decision of meeting the bottom line was made by not helping the competitor, which is understandable in terms of business. However, as a
Introduction This case study of Vehar v. Cole National Group is a case where the plaintiff, Wendy Vehar, accused Cole National Group of sex discrimination claiming that as a female she was not being the same wage as a male for performing the same duties. Additionally this study will determine if the plaintiff established a valid prima facie as well as if there was a basis for equal work. Next, what factors did the appeals court base its decision and why is the other-than-sex factor that is presented by the employer insufficient to avoid a trial? Finally, what should the employer have done differently to ensure this type of situation did not occur in their business?
Facts: Earl Enmund along with a codefendant at the Florida Supreme Court, was convicted of first-degree murder and robbery as well as given the death penalty. Enmund was not present at the time of the murder, he was in the car waiting for the codefendant to return in order to escape. Under Florida law Enmund was made the aider and abettor meaning that he can be held to the same extent as the principal. Issue: Does the death sentence violate the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendment for someone who did not commit the murder but was the getaway driver? Reasoning:
In the Oubre v. Entergy Operations, Inc. Case, Dolores Oubre the plaintiff was a scheduler at power plant in Killona, Louisiana, which is run by Entergy Operations, Inc. (the defendant). In 1994, Oubre’s employer gave her two options: she can either improve her job performance or accept a severance pay. While accepting the severance package, Oubre signed a document that released her employer Entergy of all claims. Although the employer Entergy Operations was released of all claims, it failed to meet specific standards or requirements for a release under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), as decided or set forth in the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA). In procuring the release, Entergy failed to comply in at least three respects with the requirements for a release under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as set forth in the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act: It did not (1) give Oubre enough time to consider her options, (2) give her seven days to change her mind, or (3) make specific reference to ADEA claims (Twomey, 2013, p. 548).
Lucy Morgan enrolled in an online dating service which, she says, promised to set young women up on dates. After using the service for a period of time, Ms. Morgan discovered several of her co-workers and others had actually been sent out on dates with the same men. She continued by stating she discovered some of the men were not only married, but related to the owner. She then concluded by accusing the owner, Mr. Paul Rambin, of fraud and misrepresentation. Mr. Rambin refuted the claims by stating he did not guarantee marriage and he did not process background checks on the members as declared on his website.
Introduction The purpose for this report is to analyse the marketing mix of Harvey Norman and JB HI-FI on two competing products, compare both marketing mixes to find the most effective marketing strategy. A marketing plan is a useful tool in the world of business. The four P’s of marketing are product (or service), promotion, price and place, this is a good way of defining the marketing mix. A successful marketing mix has many benefits, such as promotion can increase product sales, price can help stay competitive, product can help reach business goals and place can help your business target a specific audience.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 1. KEY ISSUES: PROBLEM STATEMENT 5 GREYWELL’S ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS 6 a. ALTERNATIVE 1: ACCEPT RASCALS OFFER 6 b. ALTERNATIVE 2: FOCUS ON ADVENTURE DIVING 6 c. ALTERNATIVE 3: RELOCATE 6 PREVIOUS STRATEGIES: 7 a. RESORT DEVELOPMENT 7 b. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 7 c. JOINT VENTURE 7 d. MARKET PENETRATION 7 2. WHAT DID THE MANAGEMENT DO/CURRENT STRATEGIES 7 a. SWOT Analysis 8 3. RECOMMENDATIONS 9 CONCLUSION 10 REFERENCES 11 INTRODUCTION Coral Divers Resort is a family owned business by Jonathon Greywell. It has been in operation for ten years.
3. What were the key decisions taken by P&G in relation to the distribution channel? Could a mid-sized manufacturer have used this effort? P&G made three major decisions in relation to the distribution channel. The first decision was the implementation of CRP, which was focused on improving supply logistics and reducing channel inventory.
Nevertheless, Dyson must employ selective distribution given the product’s price point and their target consumers. The retailers in the firm’s current marketing channel—Best Buy; Bed, Bath & Beyond; Target; and Costco—align with the firm’s marketing goals. By continuing to utilize its multi-faceted distribution channels, the organization will be able to reach a large number of
Largely, the entry of the company into the distribution channels has limited the threat of major or powerful suppliers. The company has created its own retail stores and online web marketing. This approach aims at capturing the consumers that would want to order the product directly from the manufacturer. In fact, the online marketing model does not only enable the firm to sell directly to the respective consumer, but also enables the firm to identify the unique needs of the consumers. The direct link between the consumers and the company is critical to continuous growth of the company.
Introduction Every business organization is using a marketing concept which is used as a tool to identify customer’s needs. And further try to meet them by making right decisions in line with customer’s needs. In line with meeting customer’s needs the ultimate goal of every business is to gain profit. That’s why they make use of different marketing strategies to meet not only the need of the customer but as well as the goal of the company. We know for a fact that marketing strategies comprises everything from developing a product, to introducing it to the market, to selling and improving it as the need of the target market changes.
Hence we assume this to be a situation of duopoly. The 2 companies sell products which are very close substitutes and are constantly fighting for greater market share. A person may buy a Coke product instead of a Pepsi one, and vice versa. The objective of both is to maximize their profit.
These tools mostly used for spreading the awarenes of the new products, enhancing the recall of the brand but mostly for increasing the number of sales as the company needs profits to survive in the long term. The report have deeply looked at the communication tools in practice when the creative strategy for the new Cadbury product was set. The paper analysed in what situation it is better to use advertising, PR or direct marketing for the Cadbury brand, therefore the advantages and disadvantages of the tools were found. For example, it has been identified that advertising is one of the useful tool for brand promotion because it is able to reach a wider audience within the shortest possible time frame (Egan, 2007. P 194).
2. Introduction Defining an effective Marketing Communication Plan and Communication Mix through a well researched strategy will not only help to reach out to potential customers, but it will also help to adapt and respond to the ever changing marketing environment. This report starts by examining the various promotional tools used by marketers in the marketing of their products and services, including the advantages and disadvantages of the tools. The report goes on to examine the meaning of Integrated Marketing Communication (“IMC”) and the importance of measuring the effectiveness of the Promotional Campaign.
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.