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Optimising Distributor Performance - Balancing KPIs for Long Term Success
Michael Thompson Thu, Sep 12, 2024
In my last article and post I covered the topic of distribution performance, specifically the topic of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or Metrics. In our journey, we have now selected our Distributor, by considering what an ideal Model Distributor…
Top Distributor KPIs - Financial, Customer, Process & Growth Metrics Explained
Michael Thompson Wed, Sep 11, 2024
In my last article and post I covered the topic of distribution performance and how we establish the right processes and behaviours. I now want to address the topic of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or Metrics. Before I do this, a quick recap. In…
Define Your Ideal Model Distributor: Key Steps for FMCG Success
Michael Thompson Thu, Jul 18, 2024
When we start the process of distributor selection, we need to be very clear about what we are looking for. A key question is this. What is our ideal Distributor Partner, or Model Distributor, we sometimes call them, and what do they look like?…
Driving Performance Post-Distributor Selection: JBP & JAP
Michael Thompson Fri, Jul 12, 2024
I am often asked what is the single most important thing that should be done after selecting a new distributor. Before I answer this question, let me recap the process of distributor selection. The three phases of Distributor Selection are: The…
Distributor Selection: Mastering the Catalyst Phase
Michael Thompson Wed, Jul 03, 2024
The dictionary definition of a Catalyst is: An agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action. Using our A-B-C of Route to Market model, the Catalyst Phase is when we execute or as we sometime call it ‘How to Win’. For distributor…
Distributor Selection: Mastering the Blueprint Phase
Michael Thompson Fri, Jun 28, 2024
In my recent article I presented a Simple Guide to Selecting and Engaging Distributors using the A-B-C of Route to Market. As a reminder of the A-B-C of Route to Market, my aim is to simplify the world of RtM into a series of three steps that any…
Distributor Selection - Mastering the Assessment Phase
Michael Thompson Wed, Jun 19, 2024
In my last Article and Post I presented a Simple Guide to Selecting and Engaging Distributors using the the A-B-C of Route to Market. As a reminder of the A-B-C of Route to Market, my aim is to simplify the world of RtM into a series of three steps…
The A-B-C of Route to Market: A Simple Guide to Finding & Engaging New Distributors
Michael Thompson Thu, Jun 13, 2024
In my last Post & Article I presented a new Route to Market (RtM) model, the aim of which was to bring together our RtM work in the last 5 years or so. This is the A-B-C of Route to Market. As a reminder, my aim is to simplify the world of RtM into…
The A-B-C of Route to Market: A Simple Guide to Achieving Success
Michael Thompson Wed, Jun 05, 2024
Myself and Enchange colleagues have written 100’s of posts and articles about Route to Market for well over five years. It is fair to say that our message has spread far and wide and attracted a lot of attention in the RtM and commercial world. I…