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Department of Management and Marketing
UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN
College of Business Administration
Department of Management and Marketing
Course Project
A distribution strategy Development
Assignment: You’re requested to develop a distribution strategy for the new firm.
MODA IN, founded in January 2020, is a company located in Bahrain that produces and markets clothes for women. This firm has recruited more than 2,000 employees. In Bahrain, the clothing trade sector is highly
dynamic and still presents undeniable growth opportunities. In this area, the customer has the choice between several brands. To do this, the company aims to launch the product in the market to face multiple
competitors and attract new customers. The marketing manager decides to create and set up a new distribution channel for the products.
The firm aims to become the market leader over a 3-year horizon. The products are of good quality and are positioned in the mid-range in the market. One can choose from different styles the firm has to offer. The firm aims to launch at least 10,000 new designs in a year and to provide best fashion trends. To produce the products, the firm uses muslin, silk and cotton and some nylon or polyester fabric.
A market study carried out by the company shows that consumers are more and more concerned about the quality of the products and the materials used to make them. The firm chooses to reach a target market
namely those customers who pay attention to the quality of the products and the materials used to make them and especially women between 20 and 50 years old. To differentiate themselves from the competition,
the general management decided to adopt a high price to convey a good brand image. This price will be significantly higher than the other clothes in the market. To familiarize the customers with these new clothes of
this new brand and generate brand awareness and positive attitude, the marketing managers will make great investments in promotion and advertising. You are required to develop a distribution strategy for this firm.
Questions:
1/The company must carry out a distribution strategy to promote its new products. What distribution types would you recommend to the marketing manager?
2/The company asks you to help it set up a distribution strategy process.
3/ Faced with this COVID 19 health crisis, new innovations in the distribution strategy will be necessary. What do you propose to this company to face this crisis and attract consumers?
The project must follow the following plan:
- Highlight the elements regarding to the product, price and promotion elements of marketing mix strategy.
- Competitive evaluation
- Define the seven-Step Strategic distribution Process for the new product:
A/ Recognizing the need for a channel design decision
B/ Setting and coordinating distribution objectives
C/ Specifying distribution tasks
D/ Developing possible alternative channel structures
E/ Evaluating the variables affecting channel structure
F/ Choosing the “best” channel structure
G/ Selecting the channel members
The students must identify the type of distribution strategy (direct or indirect or both; exclusive, selective or intensive) and justify the choice of the intermediaries and the possible implementation of a multi-channel distribution
- Identifying criteria to evaluate the distribution channel and the member performance evaluation
- Highlight the recommendations regarding the distribution strategy you can propose to this firm which faces this COVID 19 health crisis.
Students must prepare a report in a form of a word document including figures (process and marketing channel) and explanation of all the key points.
Department of Management and Marketing
1 University of Bahrain – College of Business Administration – Course Specification
RUBRIC
Excellent Quality
95-100%
Introduction 45-41 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Literature Support
91-84 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Methodology
58-53 points
Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.
Average Score
50-85%
40-38 points
More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.
83-76 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.
52-49 points
Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.
Poor Quality
0-45%
37-1 points
The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.
75-1 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.
48-1 points
There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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