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DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
Introduction…..
Hindustan Unilever Limited (‘HUL’), formerly Hindustan Lever Limited (it was renamed in late June 2007 as HUL).
India's largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods company HUL is also one of the country's largest exporters The mission that inspires HUL's over 15,000
employees, including over 1,300 managers, is to "add vitality to life.“
HUL meets everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene, and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life.
Products…..
Analysis of Distribution Network of HUL
We have analyzed the distribution network of HUL from the following aspects:
1. Evolution of HUL’s distribution network 2. Transportation & Logistics 3. Channel Design 4. Initiatives taken for channel member management 5. Field force management 6. Analytical Framework 7. Financial Analysis
Evolution of HUL’s distribution Network
The first phase of the HUL distribution network had wholesalers placing bulk orders directly with the company
The focus of the second phase, which spanned the decades of the 40s, was to provide desired products and quality service to the company's customers
The highlight of the third phase was the concept of "Redistribution Stockist" (RS) who replaced the RWs
Distribution at Villages…
RURAL DISTRIBUTION MODEL
Distribution at Urban Centers…
Distribution of goods from the manufacturing site to C & F agents take place through either the trucks or rail roads depending on the time factor for delivery and cost of transportation.
Generally the manufacturing site is located such that it covers a bigger geographical segment of India.
From the C & F agents, the goods are transported to RS’s by means of trucks and the products finally make the ‘last mile’ based on the local popular and cheap mode of transport.
New Distribution Channels…
Project Streamline….
Hindustan lever Network
Mother Depot and Just in Time System
Leveraging Information technology RS Net InitiativeAdexa iCollaboration suite
HUL’s Turnover Compared with Competitors, 2006
HUL’s Market Leadership across various FMCG Categories
Channel Design
Hindustan Lever Limited (HUL) has two types of channel selling ‐
i. Regular (traditional) retail channel, ii.Direct Selling Channel in the name of
Hindustan Lever Network (HLN).
Channel structureRedistribution stockists:-
Sales Margin: 4.76% which includes cash discount, unloading expenses from depot, distribution expenses to retailers, incentive schemes & other incidental expenses.
Modes of transport used: Rickshaw, tempo.
Incentive schemes: Before 2000 holiday packages and tours but after 2000 no non‐monetary incentive for RS.
Software systems and Information System: UNIFY 8.3 (Developed by IBM & CMC). This software needs to be synchronized daily and the system updates any information/ incentive schemes / sales figures etc to and from the common shared platform.
Areas of Operations: Marked for each of the RS.
Selling Operations: RSs sells the goods to ‐ o Wholesaler (gets 1.5 % max. discount from RS) o Retailers (gets 1.0% max. discount from RS)
Wholesaler: Gets cash discounts and other schemes promoted by HUL (gets
points under Vijeta Scheme). Retailers: Total retailer base in Jamshedpur: Approximately 1070.
Sales Margin: Depends on the product
o Soap, detergents ‐ 8% on MRP o Cosmetics ‐ 10% on MRP o Food items ‐ 8% on MRP
Incentive schemes: Company programs (Scheme Discounts + Cash Discounts) TPR schemes based on Sales (1 % to 4 %) Vijeta scheme is not for retailers. Field Sales Force:
Initiatives Taken to Improve The Distribution Network
Setting up of a full‐scale sales organization comprising key account management and activation to impact, fully engage and service modern retailers as they emerge.
Servicing Channel partners and customers with continuous daily replenishment.
Leveraging scale and building expertise to service Modern Trade and Rural Markets.
Delaying of sales force to improve response times and service levels
Launching the Unicare scheme with upmarket pharmacies and retailers to sale its premium brands.
Launching of several promotional schemes for existing wholesalers and distributors.
Field Force Management
In HUL, the field force is evaluated using QOC (Quality of Contribution). It consists of 4 components ‐
1. Secondary Sale (Max points = 2.5) 2. Eco (Max points = 0.5) 3. Focus (Max points = 0.5) 4. FCS (Max Points = 0.5)
Non Monetary Methods
Based on the QOC various awards are distributed to the field persons at the end of every month. These awards are also known as ‘MOC Star’ awards.
If QOC score > 4.5 - The person is eligible for 7 star award
If QOC score > 4 - The person is eligible for 5 star award
If QOC score > 3.5 -The person is eligible for 3 star award
Analytical Framework
We tried to analyze HUL’s distribution network in the light of 20 most significant variables that affect the distribution part 0f channel management for any organization in the business of marketing & selling of goods.
1. No of Consumers 2. Geographic Dispersion Of Consumers 3. Frequency of purchase 4. Tendency to postpone purchase 5. Level of Familiarity/Knowledge (of consumer) 6. Degree of brand loyalty 7. Purchased on Impulse 8. level of Involvement(LOI) 9. Purchased as a Basket of Goods 10. Speed & complexity of Decision making process
Analytical Framework cont….
11. present of Expert influencer in the decision making process 12. Element of crisis purchase exists 13. Element of risk aversion exists 14. Perish ability of the product 15. Time band associated with the purchase of the product 16. Fungibility 17. Degree of customization possible 18. Negative/Positive reinforcing product 19. Value/Volume ration(value density) of the product
Financial Analysis
Marketing Expenses As stated earlier also, marketing expenses here
include the following – - Commissions - Rebates 29 - Discounts - Sales promotional - Expenses on direct selling agents - Entertainment expenses etc. Distribution Expenses Distribution expenses include the outward freight
cost to the company.
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