(ii) Outline one factor that a business should consider when deciding on the place to sell their product/service. 1st Prong
2nd Prong
The nature of the product like if a good is perishable eg fresh bread or dairy...
it needs a short distribution channel so it reaches the retailer before it spoils, keeping the product safe to sell .
CLASS ACTIVITYINTRO ACTIVITY Key Skill: Explain the place element of the marketing mix.
A)Match each business to the channels of distribution it is most likely to use. Choose from: Traditional, Alternative, Direct or Agent/Platform.
1. Keogh’s sells crisps to wholesalers, who deliver to corner shops across Ireland. 2. A small candle maker in Cork sells through its own Instagram shop. 3. Allianz uses insurance brokers to sell home insurance policies. 4. Apple sells iPhones through its own website. 5. A pizzeria in Galway takes orders through Just Eat.
B) Síofra is launching a new brand of handmade Irish soap next year. She has €10,000 to start the business and plans to sell across Ireland. Recommend:
1. One channel of distribution Síofra should use and give two reasons for your recommendation.
2. One factor Síofra should consider when choosing where to sell, other than the channel you recommended above, and explain how it will affect her decision.