Research Project Marketing Plan

Place

This section will provide a comprehensive look at the distribution strategy of your organization. Begin with an identificationof the distribution channels that should include the entire path that the products travel from the "manufacturer" to the finalconsumer. This might involve manufacturing plants, wholesalers, distributors, retailers and various other intermediaries.Why and how does your company use these intermediaries? Many companies use multiple channels, particularly with theadvent of the internet (which is considered a direct channel). Another element to include is a description of a physicalfacility. This might include a manufacturing plant, bottling plant, retail location, or even a unique merchandising effort.

Competitive Advantage

Because competitive advantage is an important goal of every company, address whether your company has a competitive advantage WITH RESPECT TO PLACE. The idea is to discuss whether your company has a competitive advantage withrespect to how they distribute their products. This should discuss their distribution channel and maybe a unique retaillocation (if pertinent). Again, this section should only discuss whether your company has a competitive advantage withrespect to place (product, price and promotion are discussed in other sections). Once you have stated your position,remember to include your rationale.

Your submission should be a minimum of two pages in length, double-spaced with a reference page and title page.References should include at least one additional, credible reference beyond the textbook. All sources used must bereferenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations and cited per APA guidelines. Includethe use of subheadings (this week consider using Place and Competitive Advantage in Place).Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.