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Supply Chain Management
a connected chain of business entities. Supports logistic function. 
Logistics
activities that focus on getting right amount of products to right place at right time at lowest cost
Supply Chain Management (2)
Supply Chain Management (2)
Supply Chain Managers are responsible for:
-Making Decisions -Management of information through supply chain -Coordinate relationships b/t company and external partners
Benefits of Supply Chain Management
lower inventory, transportation, warehousing, and packaging costs Greater supply chain flexibility Improved customer service higher revenues increased profitability
Supply Chain is which of 4 P's?
Place
Marketing Channels
transfers of ownership. (Manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer)
*Logistics Components
1. Sourcing & Procurement 2. Production Scheduling 3. Order Processing 4. Inventory Control 5. Transportation 6. Warehouse & Materials handling
Intermediaries
Middleman Agent/Broker Wholesaler Retailer Distributor Dealer
Intermediaries Functions Performed (3)
Transactional (Buying, selling, risk taking) Logistical (assorting, sorting, storing, transporting) Facilitating (financing, grading, mkt info)
Supply Chain Streamline
Distribution: reduce number of transactions, increased value for consumers, more efficient and effective. 
Supply Chain Management effects MKT by
fulfilling delivery promises, meet customer expectations, reliant on an efficient supply chain
Information flows
supply chain is great source of information and a data warehouse catelogues information
EDI
Electronic Data Interchange: Information technology that replaces paper documents that accompany business transactions with electronic transmissions of information
Benefits of EDI
reduces cycle time, easily analyzed & used, quality of communications
*Electronic Data Exchange (5)
Vendor-managed inventory advanced shipping notice CPFR Extranet Intranet
CPFR
Collaborative Planning Forecasting & Replenishment
Supply Chain Technology
Automatic Identification Systems Communications Technology Supply Chain Software Systems
Automatic Identification Systems
Barcoding, radio frequency technology
Pull Supply Chain Management
Customer demand - orders based on sales data, more accurate inventory, better when demand is uncertain
Push Supply Chain Management
regularly demanded - merchandise allocated based on forecast, does not need sophisticated system, good for ready demand items
*Cross-Docking
form of warehousing in which large incoming shipments are received and then broken down into (sometimes) smaller outgoing shipments to demand points in a geographic area
Ticketing/ Merchandising
creating price and identification labels and placing them on merchandise
JIT
Just In Time - process that redefines & simplifies manufacturing by reducing inventory levels and delivering raw materials just when they are needed
Advantages of JIT
reduced raw materials inventory shorten lead times creates better supplier relationships reduces production and storeroom costs reduces paperwork
*Independent (Conventional) Supply Chain
A loose coalition of several independently owned and operated supply chain members - a manufacturer, a whole-saler, and a retailer - all attempting to satisfy their own objectives and maximize their own profits, often at the expense of the other members.
*Contractual Vertical Marketing System
A system in which independent firms at different levels of the supply chain join together through contracts to obtain economies of scale and coordination and to reduce conflict.
*The goal of inventory control is to:
minimize inventory levels while maintaining an adequate supply of goods to meet customer demand
FedEx CEO
Fred Smith
*RFID
Radio Frequency Identification Device. Traces a package as it is moved through the supply chain. 
*Vendor Managed Inventories
A system in which the supplier has access to the customer's inventory data and is responsible for maintaining the inventory on the customer's site requires a collaborative effort, creates cost savings, improves customer service
*Costco is _ largest retailer in United States
3rd largest, largest memebership warehouse
Costco Effect
spending more than you planned
Costco "treasures"
not the staple items, the fun, exciting items
Retailing Activities
selling, renting, & providing products/services to the final consumer for personal use. 
Retailing accounts for __ % of GDP
40% of GDP
Factors for establishing a relationship with retailers (4)
1.Choosing retail partners 2.Identify the types of retailers 3.Develop their strategy 4.Multichannel strategy (catalog, stores, internet)
Channel Structure
degree of vertical integration, manufacturers brand power of manufacturer & retailer
Customer Expectations (Choosing Retail Partners)
match product to customer expectation (don't want to see high end product at low end places)
Channel Member Characteristics (Choosing Retail Partners)
Larger firms are less likely to use supply chain intermediaries: Can gain more control, be more efficient, and save money. 
*Distribution Intensity (Choosing Retail Partner)
-Intensive (sell product in as many places as possible - coke) -Exclusive (don't let everyone sell product - Michael Khors) -Selective (mix of intensive and exclusive - Apple Products)
*Types of Food Retailers
Supermarket - Publix Supercenter - Walmart Warehouse Club- Costco Convenience Store - QT
*Type of General Merchandise Retailer
Dept Store - Macy's Full-Line Discount - Big Lots Specialty - Coach Drug Stores - CVS Category Specialist - Petsmart Extreme Value - Dollar Store Off-Price - TJ Maxx
*Paco Underhill's American Shopper
1. Butt Brush Theory Female Shoppers 2. Humans Walk the Way they drive 3. Avg. amount of time spend in store 4. Dad's in stores 5. Subtle Way of appeal to the sexes 6. Destinations Items deep in store
Avg amount of time spent in store (boys and girls)
Boys - 2:33  ladies - 7:20
What way do we shop
Counter-clockwise circulation b/c most shoppers are right handed
Grocery Store Secrets
bigger carts mirage on staple items (pricing) meandering walkways/displays half isles for noncommittal sensory environment most expensive foods at eye level free sample foods
Science of Spending
1. move in predictable pattern 2. cant resist shiny objects 3. shopping gets you high (anticipation of purchase) 4. Can't comprehend numbers 5. Taste can be tricked by brand recognition
Scrambled Merchandising
Offering several unrelated product lines in a single store (Walgreens)
Developing Retail store using 4 P's
Product: Provide right mix of merchandise/service Price: Defines value Promotion: retailers use a variety of promotions both with retailer environment and through mass media Place: Location (convenience) and Supply Chain Management (getting product to customer)
*Proper Location: Choosing a Community
economic growth potential competition geography
*Proper Location: Choosing an Site
-Freestanding store -Mall -Shopping Center
*Advantages of Mall/ Shopping Center as Site Location
design attract shoppers, ample parking, activities draw customers, unified image, share common area expenses
*Disadvantages of Mall/ Shopping Center as Site Location
Expensive Leases, failure of common promotion, lease restrictions, hours of operations, anchor store domination, direct competitors, customer time limits
Presentation in Retail Store: Atmosphere
overall impression conveyed by a stores physical layout, decor, and surroundings
*Presentation in Retail Store: Components 
Employee Type & number Merchandise type & number Fixture Type & number Sound Odors Visual Factors
Multichannel Retailing
-deeper and broader selection -personalization -insight into consumer shopping behavior  -increased consumer loyalty & Satisfaction -Expand market presence
3 Different Channels
-Stores: browse, touch, personal service, cash/credit, social interaction, instant gratification, risk reduction -catalogues: convience, info, safety -internet: broad selection, more info, personalization, touch/feel attributes
Effective Multichannel MKT
integrated Customer Relationship Management, Brand Image, Pricing, Supply Chain
*IMC
Integrated Marketing Communications - careful coordination of all promotional message to assure the consistency of msgs at every contact point where a company meets the consumer
Example of IMC
Budweiser wanted to be number one beer in world, came up with Bud United.
*Communicating with Customers
noise from environment --> sender (firm), transmitter (encodes msg), communication channel (media), receiver (consumer, decodes msg). Receiver gives feedback which goes back to sender. 
Perceiving Communication
receivers decode message differently, senders adjust messages according to the medium and receivers traits. 
*AIDA Model
Attention, Interest, Desire, Action - model that outlines the process for achieving promotional goals in terms of stages of consumer involvement with the message. 
*Attention (AIDA)
senders first must gain the attention of consumers, multichannel approach increased the likelyhood the message will be received. 
*Interest (AIDA)
after customer is aware, must be persuaded. Customer must want to further investigate product
*Desire (AIDA)
I want it, must have it! Builds with logic and emotion. 
*Action (AIDA)
Purchase is just one type of action. Can decide not to text and drive after seeing ad. 
The Logged Effect
advertising does not always have immediate impact. Multiple exposures are often necessary. It is difficult to determine which exposure led to purchase. 
*Elements of Integrated Communication Strategy
1.Advertising 2.Public Relations 3.Sales Promotion 4.Personal Selling 5.Direct MKT
Advertising (IMC)
most visible element of IMC, extremely effective at creating awareness and generating interest.
Public Relations (IMC)
free media attention, importance of PR has grown in cost, consumers becoming more skeptical about mkt = PR is more important. 
Sales Promotion (IMC)
can be aimed at both end user consumer/ channel members, used in conjunctions with other forms of IMC, short term and long term objectives. 
Personal Selling (IMC)
Some products require the help of salesperson, more expensive than other forms of promotion, salesperson adds value
Direct MKT (IMC)
growing element of IMC, includes e-mail & m-commerce, good for multicultural groups, database technology improves
*Measuring Success
Frequency Number of times to run an ad (on tv, ad, website) Reach How many people see that message (watch that television show, go to that website, subscribe to the magazine) Gross Rating Points Frequency x Reach Web Tracking Track and see how many clicks/hits that particular site …
Advertising
one form of communication. Paid, identifiable source, delivered through media, persuade receiver to act. 
Why advertise during SuperBowl?
1. cost relative to other opportunities 2. interest in advertisements 3. Positive brand association 4. Public Relations
Risks of Advertising during SuperBowl:
Negative PR (Go Daddy) Wasted resources No longer part of overall mkt strategy, yet expected to be there. 
Advertising Strategies
Buzz/Teasers Branding Contests/Interactive Get Competitive
Small Businesses and Advertising
new brands with small market share spend proportionally more for advertising and sales promotion. Beyond certain level of spending, diminishing return sets in. 
Effects of Advertising on Consumers
average US citizen is exposed to 100's of ads each day. It may change a consumer's negative attitude toward a product, or reinforce a positive attitude. It can also effect consumer ranking of a brand's attributes. 
Steps in Planning Ad Campaign (7)
1.Identify Target Audience (STP) 2. Set Advertising Objectives 3. Determining Ad Budget 4. Convey the Message 5. Evaluate & Select Media 6. Create Advertisements 7. Assess impact
*Advertising Objectives (Planning Ad Campaign)
-Informative (communicates  brand awareness, push consumer through buying cycle, inform about upcoming sales or new stuff) -Persuasive (occurs in growth/early maturity, can reposition an established brand) -Reminder (remind or prompt repurchases, occurs after products have gained mkt …
Focus on Ads
institutional- enhances company's image rather than prompting product product - touts the benefits of a specific good/service. 
Social MKT:
under Federal Communication Commission rules, boadcasters must devote a specific amount of free airtime to PSA's (public service advertising)
Determining Ad Budget (Planning Ad Campaign) - Considerations
1. role that advertising plays in their attempt to meet overall promotional objectives 2. expenditures vary over the course of the product life cycle 3. nature of the mkt & the product influence the size of the budget
Convey the message (Planning Ad Campaign) - USP
Unique Selling Proposition: how to convey the message of core value (ex. Red Bull - Gives you wings ... Nike - Just Do It. )
*Informational (Advertising Appeal)
more cognitive and persuade rational thought. (Profit - product saves,  Health - appeals to body Convenience - used for fast food, Environmental Protection)
*Emotional (Advertising Appeals)
triggers emotional response  (Humor Sex Fear  Admire - celebrity Fun & Pleasure - vacation, parks, alcohol Vanity/Egotism - expensive, conspicuous items)
Evaluate & Select Media
Media Planning (billboard, internet, etc) Media Mix (what you decide to do) Media Buy (purchasing media for ad)
*Advertising Process
Research > Strategy > Message > Creative > Planning > Execution > Evaluation
*Advantages of TV advertisements
Reaches large audience, uses picture, print sound, and motion. Can target specific audiences
*TV Disadvantages
-Information (can't get a lot of facts) -Not Self-Paced -Absolute Cost (cost to make a commercial; prime-time) -Poor attentiveness (DVR to skip commercials) -CLUTTER - Fleeting message - Limited viewer attention (zipping- fast forward, zapping - changing channels to avoid commercial…
*continuous flighting
advertise all year long
*pulsing advertising
only advertise at certain times of the year
*Sales happen where?
on the internet, phone, face to face (best way), video teleconferencing.
Sales Management Strategies
Customization, supply chain relationships, relationship selling, value based selling, customer research, CRM (customer relationship management)
Sales People and the value they add
educate customers, provide advice, save time, simplify buying, provide support
*Best Way to make sale
become friendly before you start, find common ground, ask intelligent questions that draw out needs/motives, relax throughout sale convo, ask for date of beginning commitment, create an atmosphere where people want to buy. 
Selling is like _____. 
dating
Personal Selling Process
1. generate leads 2. Preapproach 3. Sales Presentation 4. Closing the Sale 5. Personal Selling Process
Sources of Leads
current customers, networking events, the internet (best source), Trade shows, prospecting (cold calls, telemarketing). 
Preapproach
extends qualification (check credit before showing someone a million dollar home to see if customer is serious)
Sales Presentation
tell about the product, handling reservations, very important to listen!
*5 Service quality dimensions
Reliable - performing service correctly the 1st time Responsive - prompt service 24/7 Assurance - knowledgeable, trustworthy employees Empathy - individualized attention to customers Tangibles - physical appearance of building, employees, equipment, etc
Managing Sales Force
Sales force Structure, recruiting and selecting, sales training, motivating and compensating salespeople, evaluating sales people.
Good Sales traits in people
personality, optimism, resilience, self-motivation, empathy
Sales Training
selling and negotiation techniques, **Products and service knowledge (biggest component), technologies used in the selling process, time & territory management, company policies and procedures
Financial Reward
an sort of money (ex. commissions, bonus check)
Nonfinancial Reward
TV, vacation days, anything not money.
Evaluation measures can be either _____ or _____
objective or subjective

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