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The Revive Turbo Cleaner is a cleaning fluid which removes carbon deposits from inside petrol or diesel engine systems. It is distributed internationally through wholesalers and sales agents to workshops and private car owners. After the acquisition of Revive Automotive Solutions Ltd by Bartec Auto ID Ltd in summer 2016, the new owners decided to further develop the brand and to move into the promising German automotive aftermarket, as the Cleaner had shown good sales figures in the home market UK and in a number of international markets. This paper examines environmental factors influencing the German marketplace, analyses Revive’s actual customer segments including consumers and business clients, provides profiles of its competitors and substituting technologies, regards the characteristics of the specific industry and defines the product’s qualities in order to draw a conclusion on the appropriate Marketing Mix to employ for the German market. In advance to the analytical work, the paper critically considers the range of theoretical frameworks used for the analysis, namely PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, the SWOT Analysis and the Marketing Mix in order to define and update original concepts as wells as adapt them to the research requirements.
The aim of this piece of work is to elaborate a conceptual approach for supporting market development in Asia Pacific. It includes the investigation of relevant criteria for an objective analysis in terms of market attractiveness for eight markets. The first part of this research project describes the theoretical framework and concepts used in international market selection as well as international market development strategies. The second part of the study consists of defining relevant criteria in order to evaluate market attractiveness and competitive strength. In conjunction with this, the level of significance of each criterion is determined by the conception of an appropriate classification model. The results reveal that the levels of market attractiveness and competitive strength differ significantly in each market. Additionally, the country with the highest score in market attractiveness and competitive strength is being investigated in further depth with the aim to understand the market dynamics. The study then concentrates on determining strategic objectives and key performance indicators in order to improve the corporate’s strategy. Finally, research findings are discussed critically and several recommendations are formulated. To conclude the study, a conclusion is made followed by limitations and recommendations for further analysis.
Rising globalization and digitization resulted in crises for the fashion industry. High competition and the interconnectedness of the consumers rule the market and put it under pressure. Owing to the growing power consumers possess, the requirements towards the fashion players are increasing. Customer experience is frequently discussed these days by academics as well as practitioners and emphasized as a competitive advantage. Yet, it is difficult to measure and to track its consequences.
Since customer experience is elusive and no industry specific measurement scale is defined, at first this work aims to identify relevant touch points of customer experience in the fashion industry by dint of a focused interview. The further objective of this paper is to enhance the comprehension of the touch points’ effects or rather the relationship of customer experience with brand loyalty. This is approached by a questionnaire based on the preceding qualitative analysis and the resulting model. This model defines the customer experience touch points as the independent variables while brand loyalty is examined as the dependent variable. The conducted linear regression analysis reveals a moderate effect of customer experience on brand loyalty and the touch points concerning the products as most relevant in this relationship. Additionally, the digitization aspect is addressed by the examination of the relationship in the offline and online channels separately. With respect to this, the present study recognizes that the extent of the customer experience’s impact on brand loyalty and the significant touch points vary across channels to a certain degree.
In a time, where supply increases and thus distinguishing oneself from the competition becomes increasingly important, different neuroscientific methods are being used in order to find out what consumers want, how they react to stimuli and how they make a decision. The purpose of this bachelor thesis is to find out how neuroscience can help understand what happens in the human brain, and how neuromarketing influences the consumer behaviour, answering the question whether the drugstore chain ‘dm-drogerie markt’ has the key to the brain of their consumers. By clarifying the neuroeconomic foundations like the structure of the human brain and the human senses, and by explaining the modern measuring techniques which are being used nowadays, the foundation is laid which is needed in order to be able to understand the insights of neuromarketing, its prospects and limitations, as well as Limbic®. By understanding the influence of emotions and motives with regard to decision making, the four ways into the brain of a consumer, as well as the prospects and limitations of neuromarketing, the relevance and importance of neuromarketing becomes clear. Taking a closer look at Limbic® (Limbic® map, emotional systems and the Limbic® types) offers theoretical support, which is being combined with the results obtained from an online survey as well as a store analysis, allowing a clear idea of why ‘dm-drogerie markt’ is this successful and to what extend neuromarketing plays a role with regards to the success. In the end the conclusion is being drawn that ‘dm-drogerie markt’ has the key to the brain of their customers, and that using neuromarketing elements is one of the major reasons for the success.
The purpose of the following bachelor thesis is to provide a strategic marketing concept for PTC’s Augmented Reality software in the life science industry.
The first part deals with an introduction into the underlying process of strategic marketing planning.
The thesis then investigates the internal and external environment from a PTC perspective to draw conclusions on sources of competitive advantage. The market for Augmented Reality software is analyzed and provides a profound picture regarding industry structure and size. The life science industry is then narrowed down through segmentation and targeting based on potential buyer personas. Product positioning is followed by the definition of marketing objectives and key performance indicators to measure the success of the developed marketing actions according to the technology adoption lifecycle.
Research was gathered from secondary sources like industry analyst and technology reports, complemented with thoughts of potential target customers and experts.
To conclude, the thesis argues that the life science industry disposes of a high potential for Augmented Reality use cases with a strong ability to address industry trends. Combined with the attractiveness of a fast growing Augmented Reality software market and strong internal competencies, PTC seems to be in a favorable position for successful market entry. However, results also suggest that a high degree of industry adaptation is required for a better addressability of customer requirements and to gain trust among target customers.
Aktuell mangelt es an Transparenz und Einheitlichkeit im Customer Service der Robert Bürkle GmbH über seine Standorte hinweg. Dies reicht von der Nutzung unterschiedlicher Tools und Softwares bis hin zur Auftragsabwicklung und Einsatzplanung. Die Sprache und die Zeitverschiebung sind nicht das einzige Problem. Vielmehr ist die Kommunikation der Schwachpunkt, worunter auch die Motivation und das Engagement der Mitarbeiter leiden. Die vorliegende Arbeit beschäftigt sich mit der Problematik, ob und inwiefern die zuvor genannten Begebenheiten kulturbedingt sind. Schwerpunkt dieser wissenschaftlichen Arbeit liegt auf dem effektiven Informationsaustausch zwischen der deutschen Hauptstelle und der US-amerikanischen Niederlassung. Dem Standort in China wird hier weniger Aufmerksamkeit geschenkt. Zu Beginn der Arbeit wird das Unternehmen und dessen Situation vorgestellt. Über die theoretischen Grundlagen wird die wissenschaftliche Basis dieser Arbeit geschaffen. Mit Hilfe der Experteninterviews und der Durchführung einer Befragung wurde der Ist-Zustand definiert. Aufgrund dessen werden Handlungsempfehlungen ausgesprochen mit dem Ziel, den Customer Service erfolgreich zu platzieren. Das Augenmerk liegt auf der Absicht, wie das Unternehmen von den Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschieden bestmöglich profitiert. Die Ergebnisse aus der Forschung decken sich mit der beschriebenen Problemstellung. Es wird zu viel Zeit für die Kommunikation aufgebracht und der persönliche Umgang ist nicht einwandfrei. Jedoch liegt dies oftmals in der Persönlichkeit und den vorhandenen Tools und nicht zwingend in der Kultur.
Economic growth in China is slowing down and China will no longer be the manufacturer of the world and consumers become more sophisticated. Therefore Chinese companies have to change strategies. This thesis aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the reasons for Chinese companies transitioning from equipment manufacturers to brand manufacturers, the phase of innovation in China, the internationalization of Chinese brands and accordingly the consumer behaviour. The change is fast and challenging and the Chinese companies have to overcome obstacles like culture, innovation and the country of origin effect. Chinese government is promoting innovation. The quality of Research & Development output lacks behind quantity and is often limited to technology improvements rather than basic research. Government is also pushing companies to go abroad. The biggest obstacle for Chinese consumer brands expanding internationally is the country of origin effect. To compete internationally and to be successful in the long run, Chinese companies have to deliver high product quality and use effective branding. After entering the market with low price products to gain market share, Chinese brands increase product quality and promote the consumer brand. By analyzing the smartphone market, this thesis evaluates the progress and sustainability of changing from low cost to high end manufacturing and branding.
The B. Braun Aesculap AG division “Degenerative Spinal Disorders” will be launching a new Spinal System mid 2017. A Spinal System is a combination of implants and instruments used to treat spinal disorders caused by deformity, tumors, trauma or via degenerative conditions.
The current industry standard is that manufacturers sell the implants necessary for these surgeries in non-sterile packs, which require sterilization by the client organizations. This is different in other orthopedic sectors such as hip or knee, where the use of sterile packed implants is the industry benchmark. As this is not the standard case for spinal surgery so far, all processes within the majority of client organizations are accustomed to using non-sterile packed spinal implants in their operating room processes and logistics.
The new Spinal System, being offered by Aesculap AG in the near future, is challenging this status quo, as it will be offering a system solution in which the implants will be sold in sterile packaging.
This new business model entails changes in the processes within the manufacturing and client organization. These changes need to be implemented and communicated correctly.
In this thesis both business models based on sterile and non-sterile packed implants and their respective processes are compared. Strategic and operative relevant aspects are analyzed to define strategic criteria necessary to appropriately implement and communicate the new system.
Ethnic Marketing Using Confectionery for Consumers of Turkish Origin Under the Age of 45 in Germany
(2017)
This bachelor thesis presents marketing strategies for the targeted address of consumers of Turkish origin between the age of 15 to under 45 by confectionery manufacturers in Germany. Both primary and secondary data are consulted to fulfill the objective of the thesis. This contribution combines the marketing instruments of ethnic marketing, the target group specifics and the product modification options for confectionery with the findings of an empirical study conducted by the author to examine the group’s consumer behavior for confectionery, to deliver an adjusted marketing mix for the forenamed target audience. This thesis determines the target group’s considerable potential for confectionery companies in Germany by confirming the group’s effectiveness for market segmentation through specific tests of Pires and Stanton (2005) and suitability for efficient ethnic marketing through the analysis method of Gerpott and Bicak (2015).
With the help of the culture-boundedness theory, the limited compliance of currently proffered confectionery items with the culture of the target group is evidenced, and solid product modification options are presented for the application by confectionery manufacturers in Germany. The findings of the previously mentioned empirical study reveal the high demand for special “Turkish” product variants and provide a broad range of valuable insights for an efficient implementation of strategies regarding the product, price, distribution, and promotion policy of confectionery companies in Germany.
Die vorliegende Bachelorthesis offenbart eine Einführung in die Thematik des Sound Branding. Denn zu Beginn der Arbeit wird der historische Entstehungsgrund, bis hin zur Entwicklung des heutigen Stellenwerts und Nutzens der akustischen Markenführung beschrieben. Um der Frage nachzugehen, wie neue Kommunikationsmedien in ein Sound Branding Konzept implementiert werden können, wird Social Media als neues Kommunikationsmedium des Sound Branding deklariert, denn die Bachelorarbeit verdeutlich, dass Social Media bereits ein wichtiger Kommunikationskanal zur Markenkommunikation ist. Als Fazit des Literatur-Reviews wird kritisiert, dass Sound Branding sich oftmals zu sehr auf die Terminologien bzw. Forschungen der Musikwissenschaften bezieht. Deshalb wird Sound Branding als einheitlicher Begriff beschrieben, der einen ausgeglichenen Anteil aus den Begriffen Sound und Branding beinhaltet. Dazu wird zunächst die identitätsbasierende Markenführung theoretisch beschrieben. Anschließend werden die akustischen Elemente des Sound Branding und deren Anwendungsbereiche dargestellt, die zur Kommunikation der akustischen Markenidentität zuständig sind. Denn die Aufführung der Elemente beantworten die Frage, welche akustischen Komponenten verwendet werden müssen, um eine akustische Markenidentität zu entwickeln. Zuletzt wird der akustische Managementprozess vorgestellt, welcher Notwendig ist um Sound Branding strategisch als ein intermodales Konzept anzuwenden. Denn durch den Managementprozess kann bei einer flexiblen und wiedererkennbaren Sound Identität, welche auch als Sound DNA bezeichnet wird, eine einheitliche akustische Markenidentität geformt werden, die langfristig und auf allen Anwendungsbereichen zu hören ist.