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- * DISTRIBU.TXT
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- DISTRIBUTION
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- (Company) will use several different distribution channels.
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- The determining factors in choosing these channels are XXX
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- * customer profile
- * geography
- * seasonal concerns
- * efficient use of funds
- * feasibility of using channels of similar products already on the
- market.
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- Key competition uses the same channels by XXX
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- * Distribution opportunities?
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- * If available, include a chart of CDI/BDI (Category Development
- Indices / Brand Development Index) performance
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- * What is our ACV (All Commodity Volume) distribution?
- The competition's?
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- METHOD
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- The primary means of distribution will be XXX
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- * How your products are (can be) distributed?
- * Make a chart to show how they get to the ultimate consumer.
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- Additional channels planned are XXX
- An important advantage to these alternate channels is flexibility.
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- By using more than one method, (company) will have more control and also
- more options with which to respond to special needs and circumstances.
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- Other features of our secondary channels are low cost, quick start-up,
- increased capacity
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- COVERAGE
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- Regional target areas are XXX (where you will begin sales)
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- Reports indicate the highest level of consumer interest in these areas.
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- Because our distribution network is XXX (already set up or in use, easy
- to implement, cost-efficient, etc.) we can enjoy national/international
- delivery immediately.
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- This, in turn, will reduce shipping time and increase customer
- satisfaction.
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- To date, XXX (many of, xxx of, none of) our competitors are able to
- achieve this.
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- ROLL-OUT PROGRAM
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- We have selected from XXX key market areas
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- * Areas based on proximity -- easy to sell into, contact, deliver
- to, have customers come to
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- Manufacturers' Representatives we have chosen are:
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- Name Territory Type
- ABC Sales Western U.S.A. Marine Supplies
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- Distributors we have chosen are:
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- Name Customer Base Type
- DEF Distribution 4,500 Sailboat Dealers
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- Retailers we have chosen are:
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- Name Number of Outlets Type
- GHI Stores 31, So. California Sailboat Dealer
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- There are XXX number of dealers in each region
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- * See Advertising & Promotion section under "Direct Mail" for ideas
- on locating dealers, wholesalers
- * List regions in order of Roll-out sequence
- * List key distributors/retailers/etc. in each as top priority
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- International
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- * List countries by order of priority
- * List distributors/representatives/retailers/etc. in each
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- TRADE INCENTIVES
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- * Allowances, Co-op Accruals, Warehouse Flushing Promotions, etc.)
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- CUSTOMER SERVICE
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- XXX (customers) managers emphasize that support is one of their major
- concerns. They are constantly impressed with the support provided by
- (Company). Hot-line service is currently available to all customers
- enrolled in a maintenance/support program.
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- We intend to provide free pickup and delivery for customers in the XXX
- areas by using (our own trucks / couriers). The purpose for this
- service is to assure customer satisfaction and loyalty, and in addition,
- allow us to increase sales as well as maintain a high profile within our
- service area.
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- Another service to add value is to provide warehousing of customer
- inventory. This allows us to book larger orders and provide faster
- order response.
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- Support to manufacturers representatives is provided as required. This
- allows them to perform efficiently as a sales force. We intend to treat
- the manufacturers representatives as an extension of the (Company)
- direct sales force, and they will be given the same support as the
- (Company) internal sales staff.
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- Technical backup support to OEMs' support groups is currently
- supplemented by (Company). The OEMs' staffs respond to the needs of
- their customers, and when they encounter a support issue that requires
- more information, they may direct their customer to (Company) or they
- may contact (Company) to obtain the necessary information.
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- Technical support to marketing and sales functions will be strengthened.
- Pre- and post-sales situations involving the application, presentation,
- and demonstration of XXX products will be supported by XXX (staff)
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- RETURNS & ADJUSTMENTS POLICY
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- At this time, general trade customs for handling returns are XXX
- (describe how returns are generally handled)
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- "If for some reason XXX(tm) is not right for your business you may
- return it for a full refund within 30 days of receipt of product. You
- must call (XXX) XXX-XXXX for a Return Authorization number (RA#).
- Refunds are made only on the price of the package + applicable taxes and
- do NOT include shipping costs.
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- Credit card refunds are credited to your account and cash/check payments
- are refunded within 30 days of receipt of returned merchandise in good
- condition with RA#."
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- We intend to (follow/depart from) industry custom by implementing a
- returns and adjustments policy whereby XXX (explain your plan and how it
- will work) Our reasons for (following/departing from) customary
- procedures is XXX (give reasons -- advantages, benefits for you and your
- customers)