giant consumer products case presentation final
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GIANT CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC:
THE SALES PROMOTION RESOURCE ALLOCATION DECISION
Group 5:Andrei Grechko
Shane Johnston
Nakia Lape
Kyle McDaniel
Kevin Niehaus
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Primary Question for GCP
How should Giant Consumer Products (GCP) structure a sales promotion so that it is a “win” for all parties involved?
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Secondary Questions
I. Who is Giant Consumer Products?II. What are GCP’s objectives? III. What environmental forces are at work?IV. What’s going on in the Frozen Food production industry?V. What are FFD’s current constraints?VI. What are the key metrics?VII. Who is the target market?VIII. What are the strengths and weaknesses of FFD’s marketing
strategy?IX. What is their current market position?X. What are the current market trends?XI. What is affecting GCP’s decision?XII. How should FFD implement the selected alternative?
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Giant Consumer Products Company Overview
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Organizational StructureAllan Capps
CEO
Byron Flatt
VP, Sales
Mary Davidson
FFD General Manager
Mike Sanchez
FFD Director of Marketing
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Organizational Structure
Ultimately
Need to make sure division’s objectives always align with overall strategic goals of the company
Negative
Difficult to get quick answers
Structure might be too rigid and not flexible enough
Difficult to work across divisions to achieve organizational goals
Positive
Each business unit have defined and measurable goals
Promotes Accountability
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Management Philosophy
Positive: Standardized practices promote efficiency and result in economies of scale
Careful decision-making process
Negative: Slows down the decision making process if the decisions are to be made quickly
Might be difficult to accept change
In general fairly conservative management practices and approach in every division/business unit
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Organizational Culture Pride. The most customer-centric management team in the
frozen food industry. Premium product quality, strong relationship and support from retailers Helps company stay on top of consumer behavior trends Promotes long-term thinking
Built on brand equity. Company is striving to take into account the preservation of GCP’s brand name and image in every decision that it makes
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Secondary Questions
What are GCP’s objectives?
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Objectives
GCP Priorities in second half of 2008Generate much needed demand in the
Frozen Foods Division (FFD) without undermining the long-term health of GCP's brands
Increase GCP's revenues to a point where they at least reach the low end of Wall Street's expectations
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Most Important Objectives
•Can a sales promotion help GCP meet its organizational goals?
•Which product should be selected for promotion?
•Determine impact on key metrics and long-term health of brands
Sales Promotion
•Develop the details of a marketing strategy that results in a win-win for the company, retailers, and ultimately consumers.
•The strategy has to be consistent with the overall goals of the company and ensure preservation of brand image
Marketing Strategy
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Secondary QuestionsWhat environmental forces are at work?
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Economic conditions and trends
FFD had steady 2.8% growth rate between 2003 and 2008 in spite of larger economic downturn.
50% of consumer dollars spent at restaurants (2007), likely to decrease as a result of economic conditions.
Sales promotions are a must in order to be seen as relevant to the consumer.
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Cultural and Social Trends
Dual Career families (less time for meal preparation)
Increased awareness of ingredient quality (artificial ingredients, pesticides, hormones, food origin, and of course, caloric content.)
Higher focus on healthy living.Return to family style dining.
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Political and legal issues
If GCP were considering rolling out a specialty product nationally, they would need to be wary of the risk they assume when greater public awareness is gained.
Concern is growing as to the validity of organic certifications and consumer expectations will almost always exceed governmental expectations
Governmental mandates on healthy eating and living…obesity as cost factor
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Secondary QuestionsWhat’s going on in the
Frozen Food industry?
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Industry Overview
Frozen Food Production Industry NAICS code: 311412
GCP is one of 411 American players
For 2009, Industry was approximately $16 Billion
With an estimated profit of %32.38
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Industry Profitability
Product Mix: more product variety, the more their products will appeal to different markets
Efficient Operations: The company model must be one of best practices
Bulk Packaging: Products offered in bulk or bulk style packaging are easier to distribute to different channels
Economies of Scale: The more channels a producers can distribute through the lower their over all costs
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Major Competitors Daft
The Schwan Food Company
Argilink Foods Vegetable Company
Arden International Food Company
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Industry OverviewPorter’s five forces:
Rivalry among existing competitors
Intense
Threat of substitute products
HIGH
Bargaining powerof buyers
MID
Threat of new entrants
LOW
Bargaining power of suppliers
HIGH
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Porter’s Five Forces
Factor Analysis Impact
Threat of substitute products
Consumers have multiple substitute products (Many brands, styles/types of food)
Consumers have a wide Varity of options to choose from
Bargaining power of suppliers
Higher quality ingredients lead to high quality product for consumers
Supplies are able to bargain more , because producers want
the best quality
Bargaining power of buyers
Frozen meal purchases are frequent, consumers tend to be loyal to products
unless similar products offer price promotion
Loyalty in target market will be easy to build
Competitive rivalry
Over 400 domestic manufacturers and increased competition from foreign competition. Also, introduction and
competition for similar target market
Downward pressure on prices
Threat of new entrants Well established players
Downward pressure on prices Brand value will be key!
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Secondary Questions What are the FFD’s
current constraints?
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Constraints
Consumer Buying habits Pressure from GCP and Wall Street Possible implications from a sales
promotion:○ Cannibalization○ Brand equity erosion○ Forward buying○ Stock piling○ Brand switching
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Secondary Questions What are the key metrics?
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Key Metrics for FFD
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Secondary Questions Who is the Target Market?
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Dinardo’s Target Market
Families
Conventional palate
Price conscious but will not accept sub-par quality
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Natural Meals Target Market
Health conscious consumers
Sophisticated palate
Willing to pay premium pricing
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The Sizes 32 ounces – Families
16 ounces* – Two people
6-8 ounces – Single servings
*Natural Meals brands are only offered in a 16 ounce size.
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Secondary Questions
What are the Strengths and Weaknesses of the FFD’s
marketing strategy?
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Potential Resource Strengths and Competitive Capabilities
Short-term marketing strategy objectives are well defined.
Strong brand image for the Dinardo’s brand. Better quality product than competitors. Efficiency gains for Natural Meals brand due to
scale economies. Natural brands has untapped growth potential
in a developing market. 43% of national market share (by revenues)
for sub-category.
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Potential Resource Weaknesses and Competitive Deficiencies
No clear long-term strategic direction for marketing.
Weak brand image and reputation for the Natural Meals brand.
Overall weak advertising and promotion. Threat of cross-brand cannibalization Shifting consumer habits.
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Secondary Questions
What will affect GCP’s decision?
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Sep '0
6
Oct
'06
Nov '0
6
Dec '0
6
Jan
'07
Feb '0
7
Mar
'07
Apr '0
7
May
'07
Jun
'07
Jul '0
7
Aug '0
70
2,000,000
4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000
Promo
Promo
PromoPromo
Promo
Sales Promotions and VolumesSept 2006 - Aug 2007
Dinardo's 32Dinardo's 16Dinardo's OtherNatural Meals
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Aug '07
Sep '07
Oct '07
Nov '07
Dec '07
Jan '08
Feb '08
Mar '08
Apr '08
May '08
Jun '08
Jul '08
Aug '08
0
2,000,000
4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000Promo
Promo
Promo
Promo
Sales Promotions and VolumesAug 2007 - Aug 2008
Dinardo's 32Dinardo's 16Dinardo's OtherNatural Meals
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Strategic Alternatives
Traditional sales promotion for Dinardo Brands (based on math)
Drop Dinardo’s single servings and offer a 6 & 8oz portion of Natural Meals brands
National sales promotion for Natural Foods
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Secondary QuestionsHow should FFD implement
the selected alternative?
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Recommendations Traditional Marketing – Not a win for FFD
Total Brand Impact from Promotion on Top-line Revenue
Total Effect of D32 Promotion $ (1,197,278.37)
Total Effect of D16 Promotion $ 2,775,636.96 Total Brand Impact from Promotion on Marketing Margin
Total Effect of D32 Promotion $ 2,576,012.75
Total Effect of D16 Promotion $ (879,443.14)
ROMI 71% -20%
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Recommendations
Dinardo “Other” Category – Severely underperformingSales Volume – down 8.6%Gross Revenues – down 8.6%Gross Margin down – down 9.6%Marketing Margin – down 11.9%Marketing Allocation – down 15.2%
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Recommendations Brand Awareness campaign – Natural Meals
Average Monthly Incremental Volume for Natural Meals 705,252
Average % Store Promoting for Natural 7.61
Average Monthly Incremental Volume /Promo Point 92,674
Incremental Volume from 25% Promo Points 2,316,859
Revenue change from promotion $ 6,718,892
Variable Cost change from promotion $ 2,085,173
Promotion Cost change from promotion $ 4,125,425
Marketing Margin Change from promotion $
508,294
ROMI 165%
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Recommendations Brand Awareness
Coupon OfferingPay for PerformanceIn-store Product Placement Repackaging for Natural
Meals 32 oz portionsBrand Recognition/Brand
Loyalty
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Questions?