Pro Audio Sales Agent Program
1. Major Facts / Major Problems:
- The program is an administrative nightmare at retail level
- Retailers have problems in delivering the product
-many dealers were spending time training customers and later losing them to other dealers.
-there were errant sales agents working against the retail price
-the product image of PSX-360 was on the verge of damage because of the new plan.
2. Possible Solutions:
Solution A: Control the retail price of electronic, and sound processing equipment through public awareness programs Pricing is a relevant issue in procurement at all levels. Individuals purchasing the commodities of an organization should receive clarity on pricing. There is confusion in this
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This is because other dealers in the market will get an opportunity to sell their products in the market. Customers can get products locally with the change. Some suppliers can still get a way of working around the pricing issue to increase their sales.
Advantage B: An increase in sales will translate to profitability in the organization. This in turn translates to revenue increase in the organization and dealers. Canceling agreements to exclusive rights of sale will give all dealers similar opportunities. This means that the dealers in the market have an opportunity to reach any consumer. Additional dealers will help in leveling the playing field.
Disadvantage B: Canceling sale agreements may constitute a breach of contract, which means that dealers can sue the organization where there is no proof of error. This cancellation might make dealers feel shortchanged in the organization. This means that it is critical to have a clear direction so that such occurrences do not happen in organizations.
4. Choice and Rationale:
Solution A: Control the retail price of electronic, and sound processing equipment through public awareness programs.
Rationale
Pricing is a pertinent issue in procurement and acquisition in organizations. Consumers buying the commodities of an entity should get clarity on pricing related issues. There is uncertainty in Pro
5) What new pricing strategies and services should Home Alarm consider to convert existing customers to auto-pay?
2. Printing Equipment (NPE) produces equipment that helps to print newspapers and magazines. The company sells directly to printers and through wholesalers. Its salespeople negotiate prices with individual customers and often have to match competitors' prices. NPE has a new product, the Gutenberg NP201, with some competitive advantages now, but competitors are expected to follow quickly with similar products. The new product is being introduced into a market with elastic demand. In regard to freight charges for its equipment, NPE's invoice reads, "Seller pays
-What goals or objectives must be achieved by any potential solution to the problem? (eg. Must maximize market share)
3. Analyze the best price setting process used to establish sustainable and profitable prices for the
Within any industry the fiscal or economic goals are to increase revenue; determine the fixed and variable costs for the business; and determine how to maximize profit. In order to reach those goals an organization needs to establish the pricing structure, product differentiation, and how to minimize the costs for the product. In this proposal will layout the strategies to reach those goals in order to make a more economic successful organization.
Pricing Objectives involve specifying the role of price in an organization’s marketing and strategic plans. These
2. Can popularizing the concept of the "minimum viable product" be effective in the market? How would it help the market to improve?
Recently, the increase in the prices of fuel around global has adversely affected the businesses operations of various companies, especially those in retailer industry. As Target Corporation is our sample, it must find a way to manage the increasing fuel’s prices for its distribution networks. As the price of crude oil continues to rises, the firm’s costs associated with energy, transportation, and raw materials also increases. The price also directly affects consumers. Households with disposable income will save more than spend. Because of this economic situation, a firm must find a way to motivate sales.
* Control R&D budgets for products in Traditional and Low End segments as low as possible
2. Printing Equipment (NPE) produces equipment that helps to print newspapers and magazines. The company sells directly to printers and through wholesalers. Its salespeople negotiate prices with individual customers and often have to match competitors' prices. NPE has a new product, the Gutenberg NP201, with some competitive advantages now, but competitors are expected to follow quickly with similar products. The new product is being introduced into a market with elastic demand. In regard to freight charges for its equipment, NPE's invoice reads, "Seller pays
5. Create perception from customers to be as an excellent value for money and more reasonably priced than their competitors’ products.
give them some control over soft drink profitability. Furthermore, consumers expected to pay less through this
Pricing is one of the most important elements of the marketing mix for the MARC. It is the only one of the components that generates revenue, while promotion, place, and product generate cost. Producing, designing, distributing, and promoting products come with expenses.
By resolving these issues, we can come up with a recommendation that will justify the Sales Department’s need to adjust the current selling prices of their products.
We hope to attract new business partners and together we will work out the best pricing strategy. The fact that we will be allowing them to sell our licensed product, an appropriate pricing arrangement will be decided upon unanimously, with us ensuring clients have easy access to our product (Richards, 2016).