function of packaging

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Essay 2goes with Podcasts for Modules 5 – 8; answers should have good, thorough answers that cover the topics. Be sure to address key points to the questions asked; deductions will apply to extraneous material or a statement that doesn’t apply.
? Module 5 –Product, Branding and Packaging
? Product Line and Product Mix– explain these with distinguishing between the two being key.
? Use examples to explain how everything is related to brands. Include in this discussion an explanation of how marketing moved away from economics as a discipline.
? Be ready for questions about trade characters, thematic slogans, brand equity
? National Brands vs. Private brands – explain (with examples from at least two product domains discussed in the podcasts) how this battle is playing out.
? Packaging – Discuss the function of packaging (short to moderate)
? Module 6 – Developing New Products
? Diffusion of Innovation
? Innovators: discuss (including different strategic issues) with two examples moderate to heavy weighting
? Early Adopters: discuss (including different strategic issues) with two examples moderate to heavy weighting
? Early Majority: discuss with one example light to moderate weighting
? Late Majority: explain who they are light weighting
? Laggards: discuss (including the primary strategic recommendation) with one example light to moderate weighting
New Product Development: Discuss the Following:
? Idea Generation-give various methods with examples (heavy weight)
? Concept Testing (heavy weight)
? Product Development (light weight)
? Market Testing (moderate weight)
Stages of Product Life-Cycle
? Introductory Stage: describe thoroughly and explain strategy alternatives (heavy weight)
? Growth Stage: describe thoroughly (moderate weight)
? Maturity stage: describe thoroughly (light to moderate weight)
? Module 7 –Supply Chain Management – Explain how Supply Chain Management Works
? Describe the process involved starting in China
? Explain inventory control as a concept
? Explain the concept of logistics
Channels of Distribution
? Explain what a vertically integrated channel or hierarchical system is. Use a close example to explicate your answer.
? Describe a market (contractual) distributional system
? Describe an administered system with an example used in explication.
? Explain the idea that channel systems compete with each other (including the discussion of trust, open communication, interdependence and conflict resolution)
? Explain why bureaucratic systems are often inefficient
? Module 8 –Retailing and Alternative Channels
How Manufacturers Pick a RetailerDemographic (two examples)
? Explain the concept of Intensive Distribution with several product domain examples (light).
? Explain the concept of selective distribution with a complete example (moderate to heavy).
? Explain the concept of exclusive distribution with a complete example (moderate to heavy).
Different Types of Retailers
? Food Retail types, short to moderate (but not missing key points) description of different types (traditional supermarket, supercenters/superstores, warehouse clubs and convenience stores).
? General Retailing moderate description (including key strategy issues) of different types with examples of each (category specialist/category killer, specialty retailer, full line discount stores, department stores)
Internet Retailing
? Explain in detail with examples the key advantages and disadvantages of internet retailing (e-tailing) versus traditional bricks and mortar stores
Specific Issues Questions – Explain briefly:
? Sony (Betamax) vs. Phillips (VCR)
? AT&T Vs. Verizon
? Electric Car (concept test of)
? Errors (in new product development)
? Walmart Supply Chain Operation
? Contrast Push versus Pull
? Explain why Kmart is getting crushed by Walmart
? Describe Nike and the automobile system of distribution
? Boston Whaler and exclusive distribution with assets tied to the relationships
? Lowes strategy for home improvement