study from your text book (Page 120 - 121) --- Prius: Leading a Wave of Hybrids Read the given case study carefully and carry out the necessary analyses before attempting to answer the following question. Answer ALL questions. All questions carry equal amount of marks: - 1. Outline the major macro-environmental factors – demographic‚ economic‚ natural‚ technological‚ political and cultural – that have affected Prius sales. How well has Toyota dealt with each of these factors? [10 marks]
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CHANNEL STRUCTURE AND STRATEGIC CHOICE IN DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS This article mainly talks about the importance of marketing channel of marketing channel strategy decisions‚ they are highlighted by: 1) term consequences and 2) the constraints andopportunities that they represent..The present paper incorporates strategic management theory into marketingchannels literatures to examine the impact of different channel structures onthe choice of a generic channels strategy. Specifically‚ the contingent
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Revision of DTM for chapter 1 & 2 Function of physical distribution management and distribution channels 1) Definition of physical distribution management – Used in manufacturing and commerce to describe the broad range of activities concerned w/ the efficient movement of finished products from end of production line to consumer. * Emphasizes the flow of materials from the point of manufacture industrial user * Implies the control of the flow End consumers Products supply > Warehousing
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technological‚ political‚ and cultural- that affected the introduction and relaunch of the Toyota Prius. How well has Toyota dealt with each of these factors? - Demographic factor: Due to the rapid growth of population‚ the demand for automobile had grown swiftly and the consumers are likely to compare the differences and improvements in various automobile before they made their choice. Therefore from the beginning‚ Toyota has its focus first on both the early adopters and techies who are willing to take
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Functions and types of channels of distribution * Functions; reconcile the needs of producers and consumers‚ improving efficiency‚ improving accessibility and providing specialist services * Consumer Channels; producer direct to consumer‚ producer to retailer to consumer‚ producer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer‚ producer to agent to distributor to wholesaler to retailer to consumer * Industrial Channels; producer to industrial customers‚ producer to agent to industrial customer
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Internet as an Insurance Distribution Channel- An Empirical Study Jaya Nema Sr.Faculty‚ LNCT-MER‚Indore Introduction After the liberalization of Indian economy various reforms has been made in the insurance sector which has finally opened the gate of this industry for private sector companies. This has brought changes not only in the design of the products available in the market but also the manner in which they are marketed. There is
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Direct marketing as a channel of distribution Direct marketing is the direct selling of products to the consumer. Examples: telesales‚ e-commerce‚ vending machines and direct mail Advantages * Because there is no intermediaries‚ the businesses does not have to share so much of its profit * Firms can have direct control over their marketing * Developments in e-commerce‚ which means that this channel of distribution is growing in popularity among customers * Direct marketing can
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Pricing Strategy and Channel Distribution Senior Concierge Services Kelly Spino Strayer University Dr. Robert Badowski Abstract Determine and discuss a pricing strategy (penetration or skimming). Determine and discuss pricing tactics (product line pricing‚ value pricing‚ differential pricing‚ or competing against private brands) to be used for your product. Identify any legal and ethical issues related to the pricing tactics. Prepare a marketing distribution channel analysis identifying
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So‚ Tata Motors needs to set up an efficient distribution system so that the products reach its consumers. In case of some perishable food products‚ physical distribution is a very important part of the whole business. The transportation of "Amul Butter" to the stores that sell "Amul Butter" is a big challenge. While transportation‚ the butter has to be stored properly‚ so that it does not get contaminated. To completely understand physical distribution‚ consider the case of "Amul Butter". Amul is
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A STUDY ON DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL AT PEPSICO Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of degree In Post Graduate Diploma in Management Submitted by MD. FARUQUE ANSARI 09/KA/NHLI/PGDM/FT/B/045 Under the guidance of MR. T. SIDDHARTH
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