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These customers are the largest potential customers and the ones most willing to work with our company. There will not be a channel specifically geared to the individual homeowner, because of the difficulties in installing the barrier in an existing building, and the fact that the barrier needs to be installed by a professional in order to be under warranty. We have explored some options for distributing to the single customer market, but none have proven to be viable. At present, therefore, the only significant distribution channel will be direct distribution to contractors who have formed a business relationship with our sales representatives.
We control the channel -- but for access to the customers we have a team of sales representatives. These will preferably be people who are already involved in the industry and have good contacts. It is important to realize that by distributing through one channel to one specific target customer group, we are vulnerable. This business model does not feature much diversification, and so it is critical that the largest of our potential customers be captured. There is the risk that if we cannot capture the largest potential customers, we will not be able to generate enough volume from the remaining potential customers. In addition, all of our competitors will be targeting these same customers using the same sales methods and the same distribution channels. Only the product...
We will not have the volume initially to host our own trucking fleet to cover such a large geographic area as we intend to target. Therefore, it is essential that we have a good working relationship either with a large logistics firm or with several. We need firms that have experience in delivering to construction sites, because of the unique challenges associated with such deliveries (compared with a typical loading dock delivery to a business).
At this point, there are no plans to expand the business internationally. The U.S. eastern seaboard is a very large market and it could take two or more years just to build up a healthy market share there. After that process is underway, expansion to the rest of the U.S. would be a possibility. Long-run plans call for expansion to Canada and Mexico. Those will be done with subsidiaries, using the same manufacturing facilities the company already has, or new ones built for those nations. Any further expansion would likely be done with franchises or by licensing the product, but admittedly the company has not considered expansion beyond North America as this possibility is many years away and the company prefers to focus on building the local business first.
Distribution Strategy: Distribution plays an important role in the success of a business because it ensures that a firm can deliver products and/or services to customers efficiently and at effective costs. Generally, the members of a firm's distribution channel offer a significant marketing resource that enables the company to increase market share and expand to new markets based on the established business relationships and local knowledge. Notably, distribution provides various opportunities
The points are used to shop in third party organizations such as Woolworths, car hire and banks (Worthington, 2013). Qantas allows customers get seats with incentive to rebook their flight. This with aim too maintains points balance, access lounges, and high treatment. On the other hand, Omni hotels and Resorts have an Omni reward program where members get Wi-Fi shoeshine, beverage delivery as complementary services. Global privileges to over
Logistical Support and Distribution Strategies Distribution strategies refer to techniques of services/goods dissemination to end customers. Adoption of the ideal distribution technique for one’s organization forms the key when it comes to generating revenue and ensuring client loyalty. Several organizations opt for several distribution techniques to cater to diverse end-customer bases. Logistical aspects have always contributed strategically to the organizational business. Within the context of wholesalers and retailers, such organizations go
Marketing Strategies in Costco's Retail Stores Retail Store Loyalty Besides being one of the leading U.S. retail stores, Costco has won the hearts of many customers. As a customer, I have maintained my loyalty to this retailer, thanks to their small, surprise gifts that often remind me to visit the store in a delighted manner. Often, these unexpected gifts reflect the law of reciprocity, meaning the company responds to my positive actions
Product Launch Plan The elements of product launch plan that are going to be looked into here include the distribution strategy, financial information, and marketing research. Marketing Research Teas N. Line has undertaken to deal in Oolong, Green, Yellow, and Black tea after realizing that tea after some time tea loses its freshness after it has spent some time on the shelf and that consumers want tea that is freshly packaged and shipped
Distribution Analysis Report Channels of Distribution Analysis Report The current investigation looks at the marketing mix for Erb Asia, an Australian's company, which Keerati Plodprong, a Thai lady is the principle of Jowjin Pty Ltd. "Having examined the environment… the manager is prepared to design a marketing mix that will effectively meet customers' needs" (Etzel et. al, 1997, p. 552). But it is not just the manager's job at Erb: if they