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Romania Route To Market (RTM): Your Demand Or My Target?

Dave Jordan Thu, Sep 09, 2010
"Yes, I know what you said you could sell but this is my target!" An all too familiar "demand discussion" between Producer Sales Rep and Distributor Manager. The Producer may operate a tight S&OP process but this commonly falls flat on its face with…

Evaluate your FMCG Route to Market Distributor Network

Dave Jordan Tue, Aug 10, 2010
FMCG producers seem far too ready to blame their Distributors when sales do not go to plan and targets are not met. However, it is not all their fault particularly if you are not clear on what is expected of them. To assist FMCG Producers to…

A gift from the FMCG Drinks Distribution Agony Aunt

Dave Jordan Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Dear Frustrated of FMCG Drinks, Thank you for your letter, which was a delight to read. Believe me; you are not alone in having such feelings and concerns. There is nothing worse than seeing the world’s greatest drinks salesman shining downand not…

A letter to the FMCG Drinks Distribution Agony Aunt

Dave Jordan Fri, Jul 09, 2010
Dear Agony Aunt, I have reached the end of my patience. I’m drinking too much coffee, I smoke like a chimney, I’m not eating properly and I just cannot sleep. I did not see any of the World Cup nor Wimbledon and now even my kids call me Uncle Dad as…

7 Ways to avoid overstocking FMCG distributors in CEE

Dave Jordan Wed, Jun 09, 2010
This is relatively easy but it requires rigour and discipline plus top-down leadership ideally through a harmonious S&OP process. Month, quarter and year-end push. -- Run your business on one set of numbers agreed at Board level and ensure NOBODY…

7 Deadly Sins: Why FMCG Distributors are Overstocked in CEE

Dave Jordan Fri, Jun 04, 2010
Make no mistake Mr. Producer, YOU put the stock there, oh yes you did! Distributors don't buy stock for a laugh and a giggle. Excess stock blocks up their warehouses and locks up their cash. Month, quarter and year-end push. "Targets have to be met…

Romania Route To Market : You can’t blame it all on Distributors

Dave Jordan Wed, Apr 14, 2010
You have great brands, a fantastic internal Supply Chain, tight financial control, top class HR and a top notch sales force - surely a recipe for success in Romania? Must be? Sadly, not always. Photo by Bogdan Suditu posted on Flickr Blue chip…

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