40697861 2 services marketing mkt mix (1)
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Service Product MixPricing of services
Service Promotion MixPlace factor in services marketing
People in services Service Process
Capacity planningCapacity scheduling
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Formulating marketing mix for services is as
important as for products.
It is the set of tools that a firm uses to pursue itsmarketing objectives in the target market
Service expectation levels of consumers are at an alltime high, hence formulation of service marketing mixneeds to be done on a professional level, by experts
Offering quality services is not enough,Properpromotion, sound pricing strategy, placementdecisions, hiring right staff and studying consumersenhances service delivery process
This has resulted in broadening & modification ofthe market mix i.e due to the inadequacy of the 4ps
an extended mkt mix is devised
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Expanded market mix for services
service
Physicalevidence
process
promotion
peopleplace
product
price
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An expanded marketing mix for services
Customers PricePlace &Time
Promotion
Product(service)People Process
Physical evidence
Customers Price
Customers Place,cyber-space &time
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People
All human actors who play a part in servicedelivery and thus influence the buyersperceptions: namely, the firms personnel, thecustomer, and other customers in the serviceenvironment.
customerservice employeesother customers
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Physical Evidence The environment in which the service is
delivered and where the firm and customerinteract, and any tangible components thatfacilitate performance or communication ofthe service.
atmospheredcor, music etc.
equipment facilities uniforms
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Process The actual procedures, mechanisms, and
flow of activities by which the service isdelivered the service delivery and operatingsystems.
service delivery systems back stage front stage
procedures policies
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PEOPLE PHYSICALEVIDENCE
PROCESS
Employees Facility design Flow of activities
Customers Equipment Number of steps
Communicatingculture and values
Signage Level of customer involvement
Employee research Employee dress
Other tangibles
Expanded Marketing Mix forServices
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Product mix
Product mix decides the magnitude of success , intensity of profits and satisfaction levels of the consumer
Factors influence the product mix based on the type ofservice provided
Eg: Hotel service, quality of consumersTransport services-emerging lifestyles, levels ofurbanizationPersonal care services- trends, tastes, fashion
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Consumers buy not
Speed/comfort An air ticket
Adventure/fun Tour package
Bill paying convenience Credit cards
Beauty Beauty treatments/cosmetics
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Service Product MixService product is intangible and perishable ,inseparable & heterogeneous in nature.Conceptualization of the service productStep 1-costumer benefit concept
Step 2-service concept
Step 3-Service offer
Step 4-service delivery system
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Five Product Levels
Potential product
Augmented product
Expected productBasic product
Core benefit
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Levels of a service productCore product seat in a theatre, room in a hotel,
services in a bankExpected product consumer perception (speed ina bank, expertise/accuracy in consultancy services,security in insurance)
Augmented product - additional attractionprovided to get an edge over competition, thishelps to keep marketing efforts pro active
Potential product process of discovering new ways to attract more customer, retain existing andfight competition (24x7 call centres, banks open onSunday )
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Nature of service offering Three components are to be kept in mind when we want todesign the service offering.Core service: The most basic component is the core serviceand it addresses questions like What is the customer reallypurchasing, What business are we in? etc. It supplies thecentral problem solving benefits that customers seek
Ex: Transport solves the need to move from one location toanother etc.
Core delivery process : The second component concerns thecore delivery process i.e - how the core product is delivered to
the customer, the customers role in the process, how long theprocess is and style of service offered.
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Supplementary services: This is the thirdcomponent and it augment(increases) , facilitates &enhances
The core service by making it easy to use and by increasingthe value and appeal.Each of the supplementary elements may require their owndelivery system andPrescribed service level.
Flowcharting offers an excellent way to under stand &identify the many types of supplementary servicesaccompanying a core product
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IDENTIFYING AND CLASSIFYING SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES:
Supplementary services can be identified as-
Facilitating Enhancing
InformationOrdertaking
Billing
payment
ConsultationHospitalitySafekeeping
exceptions
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THE service flower
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Service product decision
A service provider may start with a single service, thanprovide a range of services or develop a new offering orenter a new market
These service product decision can be made by usingproduct/market matrix called Ansoff matrix-
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Market penetration-no change in service or market strategies to improve demand a) introduce schemesb) attract non-usersc) grabbing competitors share
Market development geog, age-group, social class
Diversification new service-new market
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Managing services offeringNew service development
Style changesService improvementsProcess line extensionSupplementary services/new serviceProduct line extension.major innovation
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Steps in new service development* Idea generation concept screening testing the
concept design service & assess market potential costanalysis test marketing final launch
* Need identification size of market cost-benefitanalysis introduction of new product
* product life cycle launch, growth, maturity, & decline
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Designing of new serviceRe-engineering service process cost, speed &
productivity considerationUse of flow charts, blue prints, review alternative deliverymethods, eliminate supplementary services, rethink theprocess
Using research to design new service-ask customers whatfeatures & price will create value
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Factors to be noted while
developing service product mix Enrich peripheral services Understand service quality expectations
Study behavioral profile of the consumers (offeringproduct is as important as formulating it)
Take support of information technologies Product for all (single product for all/offer different
specialisation in same product)
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What is a Brand?
Attributes Benefits Values
Culture
User
Personality
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Branding of services
Difficult to create a distinct brand image for servicesdue to lack of consistency in service delivery needfor the entire org to work towards it.
Even so brand loyalty is high for services
Need for patronage in order to obtain optimumsatisfaction
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Brand Equity
No Brand Loyalty
(customer will change )
Satisfied Customer (no reason to change)
Satisfied & Switching Cost
Values the Brand(brand as friend)
Devotedto Brand
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An Overview of
Branding DecisionsBrandingDecision
Brand
No brand
Brand-SponsorDecisio n Manu-
facturerbrand
Distribu-tor(private)brand
Licensedbrand
Brand-Name
Decisionbrandnames
Blanketfamilyname
Separate
familynames Company-individual
Individualnames
Brand-Repositioning
Decision
Reposi-tioning
Noreposi-tioning
Brand-StrategyDecision Lineextension
Brandextension
Multi-brands
Newbrands
Cobrands
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Brand Strategies
BrandExtension
New
B r a
n d N a m e
Product Category
LineExtension
Existing
Existing
MultibrandsNew NewBrands
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Good Brand Names:
SuggestProductBenefits
Distinctive
Lack PoorForeign
LanguageMeanings
SuggestProductQualities
Easy to:PronounceRecognizeRemember
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Pricing of services Research and expertise pertaining to the pricing
of services is found lacking Pricing approaches developed for products are
applied to services too
The challenge is to determine a price at which theservice product is sold and also gives profitablereturns
The price must be acceptable to the targetcustomer & should accurately reflect on the otherelements of the marketing mix
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Perception of value for a consumer the price
determines the value attached by the serviceprovider & it should correspond with thecustomers perception of value
There are various factors that influence price tobe charged:-
Range of service offered
Demand & capacity constraints Kind of organization Market structure Competitors price
Th diff b i i f
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Three differences between pricing forgoods & services
Customer have limited knowledgeregarding reference prices for services
Price is an important signal of quality
Monetary price is not the only relevantprice to the customer
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Pricing objectives
Survival
Maximization of current profit
Maximization of current revenue
prestige/ image
Patronage & user based objective
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Approaches / structure of pricing1. Cost based pricing - difficult as very small
portion of tangible goods sold, intangible servicedifficult to price, profit considerations alsoincluded after total cost is computed. Theformula for cost based pricing is
Price = direct cost + overhead cost profit marginDraw back :-Defining the unit in which service is purchased
Cost are difficult to identify
Calculation of peoples time
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2. Competition based pricing Not mean
charging the same price as the competitorsbut only using it as a base for determiningones own price .Used usually were services are almoststandardized
Drawbacks :-Competitors may not be the best parameter,service standards/delivery processes may differ.
Small firms may charge comparatively lowprices, should we consider this firms
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3. Value based pricing
How customer defines valueCustomers are weighing the perceived benefitsagainst the perceived cost they will incurRecognize trade off customers are willing tomakeQuantify non-monetary & monetary value tothe customer
People perceive different set of values, identifyone or more bundle that addresses a segment.
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4. Demand based pricing --
It is associated with the customer ratherthan the cost or competitionRelationship between price & demandDrawbacks:-Considers only the monetary aspect ofcost of service, however non-monetarycost & benefit must be factored
Customer is willing to pay higher price when he is able to save time & effort
Pricing strategies for capturing &
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Pricing strategies for capturing &communicating value
Satisfaction based pricing Service guarantees, benefit drivenor flat rate pricing
Relationship pricing encourages a customer to expand hisdealings with service provider
Efficiency pricing- understanding , managing & reducingcost . Pro viding value for money. Reducing monetaryburden to the consumers by providing best service and acost effective one. Efficiency through innovation, making itdifficult for competitors to imitate
Satisfaction based pricing
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Satisfaction based pricingService guarantees a powerful re-assurance,gives them a recourse-usually a price reductionor a refund. It symbolizes co commitment enhances confidence
Benefit driven based on how it is used & how itcreates value. Service that directly benefitscustomer. Customers feels more satisfied thanuncertain, than if the price of a service isunrelated to the benefit it delivers
Flat rate pricing where service prices are unpredictable & cost are badly managed
Relationship pricing
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Relationship pricing
Long term contract price & non-price incentivesare offered to strengthen the existingrelationship & build a new one.
Price bundling selling two or more serviceselling together. Provides various benefits to theservice provider.
Managing the perception of value v alue issubjective, not possible to assess the true valueof services especially for credence qualities,hence necessary to communicate
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Reducing the related monetary & non-
monetary cost price paid also includes non-monetary cost which is of 4 types Time costPhysical costPsychological costSensory costPrice discrimination (different prices for differentconsumers), penetration, skimming, follow thecompetitor, are also few of the strategies forpricing effectively used
Pl i i
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Place in servicesMainly considered in terms of location, time &
cost (channels involved in distribution)
The decision regarding location are the mostcrucial and accessibility and availability form ansignificant base for location decisions.
Accessibility refers to convenience with whichthe service can be purchased & availability refersto the extent to which the service is obtainable
Factors influencing choice of location
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Factors influencing choice of location
Nature of serviceNature of interaction requiredCustomers needs & wantsDependency of other servicesUse of technology
The three possible interaction between serviceprovider & customer:-The customer goes to the service providerThe service provider goes to the customer
Interact at arms length
Decision about location
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Decision about location Factors influencing Location (Nature of services,
competition etc)
Low contact services: remote sites, less expensive
High contact services: accessibility, visibility,customer convenience
location constraints: operational requirements egairports, resorts with certain special facilities,
economies of scale
locating in multi purpose facilities; near workplaces
D i i b t ti
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Decisions about timeToday for some highly responsive service operations
the standard has become 24/7, never the less there aremany firms who resist the trend of 7 days operation.
Factors that encourage extended operating hours:-
Economic pressure from consumersChanges in legislationTo improve asset utilization
Automated self service facilities Availability of workers to work for extended hoursPressure from competition
Di t di t ib ti
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Direct distributionThe inseparable, intangible and the perishable
nature of services makes direct distribution andindispensible option for ensuring quality and careto the customer
Advantages of direct distributionGreater control & monitoringCloser and amicable relationship with thecustomersEnsure confidentiality & secrecyElimination of certain costs
Channels decisions
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Channels decisionsChannel decision may be influenced by thefollowing factors
Ease and accessibility for the customers
The added value or service or benefit they provide
The cost to the company & the margins they seek
Their reputation and reliability
Their expertise, ability and compatibility
The vital role that they play
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Primary channels in service distribution
Servicescreated bycompany
Franchises
Electronics
Agents/brokers
Targetcustomer
Widely used distribution channels in service include-Agent or broker
Franchised or contracted service deliveriesElectronics
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3 . Empowerment strategy- effective in thefollowing context:-
Service principal is new to the market Lacks sufficient power to manage the channel The service intermediary is more talented
Approaches to empowerment:- Provide needed support
Train the intermediary to deliver quality service Enable to develop customer driven service
processes Change to co-operative management structure
People in services
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People in services Includes both, employees and consumers -
moment of truth is dependent on both
Most demanding job in the service business are theso called front line jobs, they play a key role inanticipating customers needs, building customerrelations, loyalty, customization, recovery etc
Importance can be summed up as i) they are thecore part of the product ii) they represent the firmiii) they are the brand
Success depends on firms commitment to HR
Classification of employees
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Classification of employeesHigh contact services
Low contact servicesProfessional service employeesConsumer service employees
Challenges faced & sources of conflictsEmotional labor boundary spanningPerson/role conflictOrganization/client conflictInter client conflict
Strategies for customer oriented service delivery
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Strategies for customer oriented service delivery Hire right people
i) competing for the best people ii)hiring for service competence & service inclination iii) being the preferred employer
Develop/train employees to deliver services as perstandards
i) Training for technical & interactive skills
ii) Empowering employees-3 power tools iii) Promoting team work
Provide needed support system to employees
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Retaining the best employees i)Rewards & appreciation & recognization ii)Including employees in companies vision
Study target market/potential & current customers
* Observe service delivery process, keeping people inmind
Give due importance to consumers feedback
Employ CRM identify, attracting, differentiating andretaining customers
Physical evidence in services
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Physical evidence in services * Includes everything tangible
It plays a major role in shaping service experience& delivering customer satisfaction
It applies to all types & sizes of service org, thoughuse of physical evidence is extensive in services likehospitals, hotels and minimal in insurance service,postal services, laundry services etc
Due to the intangibility physical evidence is used asan vital quality proxy & firms take great pain tosignal quality & portray a desired image
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Service environment is also called as servicescape
Many servicescape may be purely functional , as theyare not the only one that shape customers perception
Impact of service environment on buying behavior:- A) as an attention creating mediumB) as a message creating mediumC) as an effect creating medium
Designing a service env is considered an art & takesconsiderable time & efforts. It requires considerationabout ambient conditions, space, functionality etc
Types of physical evidence
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Types of physical evidencePeripheral evidence:- those items that confirm the
service or are complementary to the service
Essential evidence:-includes physical elements integralto the service though may not be always passed on.
Elements of physical evidence:-Physical environment
CommunicationPricePersonnelCorporate image & identity
Elements of physical env
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Elements of physical env
Atmospheric
SightSoundSmellTouch
ServicescapeExterior design
SignageParking
LandscapeSurrounding env
InteriorsEquipments
FacilitiesLayout , etc
Environmental dimensions
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Environmental dimensions
Ambientconditions
Temperature Noise Music Scent, etc
space/function
Layout Equipment Furnishing etc
Signs/symbols
Signage Style of dcor Personal
artifacts
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Designing of servicescape will depend upon whether itis a elaborate or lean servicescape , elaborate servicescape communicates heavily through physical evidence
Communication:-Tangibilizing the service
Tangibilizing the message
Price:-it is a visible indicator of service quality & level
Too low priceToo high pricePersonnelCorporate image & identity
Si ifi f h i l id
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Significance of physical evidence Shaping first impression
Managing trust
Managing service quality
Managing differentiation
Re-positioning
Improving productivity
Service process
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Service process
Service design should essentially satisfy the customersas well as be operationally efficient . It involves seriesof activities, their sequence, procedures that have to beefficiently performed for delivery of service.
Service process involves three concepts:- A series of procedureCreation & delivery of the serviceCustomer involvement & participation
F b id d hil d i i i
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Factors to be considered while designing service process Nature of service -divergence, complexity
Service location Customer participation Level of contact The service itself:a) Process basedb) Technology, machinery, equipment based
Basic concepts for designing a process* Process should be broken into logical steps* process should be flexible* should include the concept of deviation
Two types of service process
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Two types of service processLine & flow operation
Job shop process
Decisions in service process planning
Basic technological decisionSpecific equipment decisionLocation & layout decisionPeoples decision Operation structureProcess flow decision blue print, flow charts,& benchmarks
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blue print as a key tool in service design
It is the visual depiction of the process of service delivery,the roles of the employees & customers & the visibleelements of the service.
It takes an holistic view about the delivery processmechanism keeping in mind the customer
A blue print should address the following aspects:-
Service staff should understand what is required of themCustomer should have knowledge of his roleThe time frame involved for each activity should be stated
Components of service blue print
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Components of service blue print
Support processes
Line of interaction
Line of visibility
Contact employees action
Line of internal interaction
Steps in developing a service blue print
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Steps in developing a service blue printUnderstanding the service to be blue printed
Identifying all the key activities involved in the servicedelivery & specify the linkage between them distinguish between the on stage from the back stageactivities
Service blue print should clarify interaction betweencustomer & the employees & see the customers pointof viewIdentifying of support activitiesGiving physical evidence to each customer action stepCreate a script for the employees as well as thecustomers which can help in identifying potentialproblems or failures
Flow charting for services
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Flow charting for servicesInvolves presentation of the process visually & insequence
Useful in defining the points in the process where theconsumer uses core service & where he uses the
supplementary service
Next step would be to put all these customerinteractions linearly into a sequence in which theyoccur
Benchmarking
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BenchmarkingThis technique helps companies to become as good orbetter than the best in most imp aspects of the org
Objective:-Gives companies a standard to measure performanceIt allows companies to identify best ways to getcompetitive advantage Allows companies to overcome problems or pursuetargets to confirm competitive advantage
Benchmarking is not a single job but is a continuousprocess requiring commitment from all
Approaches of benchmarking
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pp gIt may be related to:-
Customer serviceDistribution channelsImproving human resourcesQuality managementManufacturing systems, cost etcProduct developmentInventory control and loads of other issuesconcerned with effectively managing of businessactivities
Steps in benchmarking
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Steps in benchmarkingIdentify the items to be benchmarked
Create a bench mark team
Trace out the bench mark pattern
Identify the data collection process
Termination of the benchmarking study
Implement the findings
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Service Promotion MixGuidelines for an optimum promotion mix Develop word of mouth communication network
(Customers refer friends etc) Dont over -promise Tangibilize the intangible factors Feature working relationships between customer and
service provider Propagate minimum/zero variance in service delivery Focus on service quality dimension Position & differentiate the service via the delivery
process Make the service more easily understood
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Developing promotion strategy Select target market Develop firms positioning strategy
Develop promotion/communication budget and mix
Define communication objectives (in line with PLC)
Divide communication objectives and target audience for users, non users, etc.
El f i i
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Elements of promotion mix
Advertising TV, radio, newspapers, magazines,outdoor, POP etc.
Publicity
Sales promotion gifts, contests, discounts,commission, fairs
Personal selling
Word of mouth
Telemarketing
An overview of 7 Ps for Services
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Managing demand & capacity
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Managing demand & capacityFluctuating demand and perishable nature of servicesposes a major challenge for service organizations
This problem becomes especially prominent for anycapacity constraint service & can be effectivelysolved by two ways:- Adjusting capacity to meet the change in thedemand through proper operations & H.R
management And by managing the level of demand throughdevising effective marketing strategies
Managing capacity
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g g p yThe problem is familiar it is either feast or famine!
At any given point a fixed capacity service may face oneof the four conditions:-
Excess demand denied service, business lostDemand exceeds optimum capacity:- quality maysuffer
Demand and supply are well balanced:- ideal situationExcess capacity- low productivity , low utilization.
Tailoring of capacity level(stretching or shrinking)
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Tailoring of capacity level(stretching or shrinking)Some capacity is elastic in absorbing extra demand egtransportation services, hotels & restaurants byswitching to higher capacity or by extending the time
Chasing demand strategy:-Schedule down time during period of low demand
Use part time employees
Rent or share extra facilities & equipments
Cross train employees
Managing demand
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Managing demandFirst it is important to understand the patterns of
demand as there may be seemingly random causes.
Several factors affect demand & thus service providershould approach the situation in the foll manner:-
1) Examine whether the demand follows the predictablecycle or not-- & than try to identify that underliningfactor
2) Examine whether demand level changes randomly3) Examine whether it can be associated to a particular
segment & than divide demand by market segment
Approaches to managing demand
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pp g gUsing marketing mix elements to shape demand
Product variation
Modifying the timing and location of delivery
Pricing strategies
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Invent rising demand through queuing & reservationQueuing system
a) Easy operational logic
b) Establish a reservation process
c) Differentiate waiting customers on the basis of:-ImportanceUrgency of jobpayment of premium priceDuration of service transaction
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Service blueprint/ service
mapping
Benchmarking
CLASS PARTICIPATION ACTIVITY
Capacity planning
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Capacity planningThrows light on the quality and quantity of service needed in
future
Market conditions, likes, tastes, expectations of consumers arestudied
Their potential is rated
Lapses in current process are identified and corrective measurestaken
Firm tries to match the service offerings to the market demand
Problems - Task of predicting behaviour of users is difficultUnavailability of sufficient lead time in many cases
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Capacity planning important for Staying in business Fighting competition
Enhancing profits
Enhancing growth curve of the service firm
Preparing the firm for anticipated/sudden changes indemand, quality of services, new trends, changingtastes etc (Decreasing response time)
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Capacity scheduling Based on capacity planning It helps schedules capacity according to the plan
man, machines, money, materials A detailed scheduling of need and usage of above
factors is essential on a time map
Helps optimum utilisation of time and other resources
Reduces wastages
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Case A passenger with a confirmed ticket on early morning flight from Ahmedabad toMumbai could reach Ahmedabad only by 3.30 pm because the train by which he wastraveling to Ahmedabad got marooned due to floods at night. He reached Ahmedabad traveling by special buses arranged by the railways.
When he went to the airlines reservation office in town, the assistant wanted toknow whether he had any certificate from the railways confirming all this. He didnot. He was then told as per rules, he had to be treated a No Show and he wouldget no refund on the earlier ticket. He could buy a fresh ticket for either of theevening flights, both of which were late and fully booked. He could take his chancesat the airport. He agreed.
The assistant then endorsed the morning ticket for either of the evening f light(without any extra charges) and told him to go to the airport immediately and enterhis name among the wait-listed passengers. When he reached the airport in about30 minutes, he found that his name was already among the wait-listed passengers. Apparently the assistant in the office had called up and entered his name in the list