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The research includes the study, which was descriptive in nature. The
study includes two methods
Questionnaire/ interview method
RED scoring card
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Sampling unit- Retail outlets.
Sampling size- 100 outlets
Sampling procedure-Random sampling
Sampling method- Retailers survey
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:Though it is obvious that coke has a major share in the market, it seems
that new strategies under RED concept have definitely the reason, this has
indeed boosted the sales for the company.
:As per the outlet owners, the product, which is seen is sold i.e. "Jo Dikhta
Hai Woh Bikta Hai". They do consider that it is because of the activation
elements.
:Few activation elements like Table Top, Glow Shine Board, Hanger;
Road Stand plays a major role by inducing a desire in the customer mind to
buy the drink, in turn increasing the sales of the company
:It is observed that there is a shortage in the supply of certain brands
unfortunately because the company could not cope up with the demand
during the season.
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:Risiting outlets of different kinds in the market and observe the functioning of
merchandising standards in the outlets for 3 weeks and after survey of about 100
outlets in the surrounding areas of Parbhani, has made it very clear that
executing the merchandising standards in the right way daily, keeping Coca-
Cola ahead of its competitor by increasing the sales and the profits.
:Lastly concluding, RED is indeed the reason why the company is in better
position reaping profits through proper execution.
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:Activation elements should be made available at outlets where they are absent.
:MD¶s for that matter anyone above him has to ensure that the cooler installed
in the outlet is not being used for personal purpose
:ASM¶s have to see that the delivery people are delivering the product to the
outlet without neglecting
:All the Non-RED outlets should be converted in to RED outlets by educating
them.
:Most of the outlet owners do not understand the importance of brand order,
this should be explained by the concerned people to the outlet owners
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