Overestimating the Power of Brands? The Role of Brands in B2B Markets The B2B market requires a very different sales and marketing approach than B2C. Yet‚ companies in the B2B space continue to over emphasize certain sales and marketing activities at the expense of others. This paper explores the principal problems with the current sales and marketing approach in the B2B space and identifies what’s required to improve it. Most B2B companies are committed to building a strong brand. Open any
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Attitude Measurement Using Scales (Methods of Data Collection Used in Quantitative / Descriptive Research) Session Coverage • Measurement and Scaling • Different types of Scales – – – – Nominal Ordinal Interval Ratio • Classification of Scaling Techniques • Single V/S Multiple Item Scales • Methodological Limitations STAGES OF THE MARKETING RESEARCH PROCESS Problem Discovery and Definition Helps in Taking Decisions Formulation of Approach Conclusions and Report Research Design
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IBPM 3rd Year Graduating Project Handbook 2013 - 2014 The following student profiles are concerned by this project: French students admitted in First Year French‚ Direct Admissions 3rd year Fee Paying International students Double Degree with Internship and Graduating project All French students admitted in first year IBPM‚ in Rennes or on Transfer Credit in partner universities in Semester 5‚ Semester 6 or Full Year All students who have joined ESC Rennes in September 2013
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VOLKSWAGEN REVS UP ITS B2B NET MARKETPLACE Volkswagen AG is Europe’s largest car manufacturer‚ producing 5 million cars‚ trucks‚ and vans each year. VW owns luxury car makers such as Audi‚ Lamborghini‚ and Bentley and family car makers such as SEAT in Spain and Skoda in the Czech Republic. The company has 300‚000 employees and operates plants in Europe‚ Africa‚ the Asia/Pacific Rim‚ and the Americas. Vehicles produced by Volkswagen Group account for over 12 percent of the world market.
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February 2012 2012 B2B E-Commerce Survey: Results and Trends 2012 B2B E-Commerce Survey: Results and Trends Introduction Although business to consumer (B2C) gets a lot of attention for being on the “sexy” side of ecommerce‚ 2010 U.S. Census data shows estimates for business to business (B2B) revenue transacted online—not through electronic data interchange (EDI)—at approximately US$300 billion. Compare that with almost $200 billion in retail transactions‚ and the B2B commerce story suddenly
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WHY BRAND FAIL? Brands fail due to several reasons. It may be due to the company’s offerings not relevant to current market needs‚ poor communication‚ positioning‚ etc. Some of the important reasons are discussed below which could guide the young budding brand managers to learn from the mistakes committed by the market players earlier. 1. No USP/JND 2. Irrelevant Product Concepts 3. Poor Timing of Launch of a Product 4. Omission of Cultural Dimensions 5. Benefits of The Brand Not Communicated
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LOGISTICS Example how to use software transformation mode>new: 1.sources: number of source 2.destination:number of destination 3.activities minimize/maximize >click ok> supply‚ demand‚ time ________________________________________________________________________________________ logistics is a part of supply chain management‚ cooperation of different elements of different ownerships supply chain units do not compete with each other‚ but work as one body order cycle time-time
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Statement of the Problem How can L’Oréal sustain Kiehl’s integrity as a brand while it is introduced to the global market? Sub problems a. Ability to meet demand was poor. Before the L’Oréal acquisition‚ Kiehl’s had no more than some placements in 5 high-end department stores and its original New York store. Its exclusive reputation and high quality meant more demand but the fact that Kiehl’s operations were so small‚ Kiehl’s on its own would have had a difficult
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Assignment of Microeconomics: Dr.Priyanka Mallick EPGP-04A-068 Monopoly 1. A firm faces the following average revenue (demand) curve: P = 120 - 0.02Q where Q is weekly production and P is price‚ measured in rupees per unit. The firm’s cost function is given by C = 60Q + 25‚000. Assume that the firm maximizes profits. What is the level of production‚ price‚ and total profit per week? Ans1. Level of optimal production is obtained by setting Marginal Revenue equal to Marginal Cost
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more standardized‚ mass marketing is used and the relationship between buyer and seller is impersonal. On the other hand‚ B2B uses a more personal relationship between the buyer and salesperson‚ decisions are made by a group of members‚ products are more complex and customized and therefore rely on personal selling for their communication. Rather than end consumers‚ the focus of B2B is to understand and meet the needs of other businesses. According to de Chernatony & McDonald’s (2003): a brand is a cluster
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