Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Customer value refers to the perception of what a product or service is worth to a customer
versus the possible alternatives. It is essentially the balance of benefits and costs that a
customer perceives in the offerings of a company. This perception can be influenced by various
factors, including the product's quality, price, convenience, and the overall customer experience.
b. Deliver Quality Products and Services: Ensure your customer about products that it is high
standards of quality and reliability. And you also have to Consistently improve your products or
services based on customer feedback.
Prospect: At this stage, individuals are potential customers who may be aware of the
company's offerings but have not yet made a purchase. Marketing efforts are focused
on attracting their interest and encouraging them to engage with the brand.
Customer: This stage represents individuals who have made a purchase. They have
moved from being prospects to paying customers. The goal here is to ensure a positive
buying experience to encourage repeat business.
Client: Clients are repeat customers who have purchased multiple times. They have
begun to develop a trust in the company's products or services. The relationship is
stronger, and the company aims to provide consistent quality to maintain their loyalty.
Supporter: Supporters not only make repeated purchases. Supporters are satisfied
clients who express positive sentiments about the company. They might give positive
reviews or recommend the company to friends and family, but they are not yet fully
committed.
Advocate: Advocates are highly satisfied and loyal customers who actively promote the
company. They recommend the company to others, provide testimonials, and may even
defend the brand against criticism. They are deeply committed and have a strong
emotional connection with the brand.
Partner: At the top of the ladder, partners are customers who have formed a
collaborative relationship with the company. They might be involved in co-creating
products, giving feedback for improvement, or participating in loyalty programs. Their
relationship with the brand is mutually beneficial and highly engaged.
This ladder is useful for businesses to understand where their customers are in terms of
loyalty and to develop strategies to move them up to higher levels of engagement and
commitment. Each step requires different marketing and relationship-build tactics to
nurture and enhance the customer experience.
2. Service Attributes
Service attributes refers to the additional services provided along with the product that enhance
the overall customer experience. These includes, Customer Support, Delivery, Installation and
Setup, Warranty and Guarantees.
3. Transaction Cost
Transaction costs are the expenses and effort involved in acquiring a product or service. These
include:
Time and Effort: The amount of time and effort required to find, evaluate, and purchase the
product.
Convenience: The ease of the purchasing process, including payment methods, purchase
locations (online or physical stores), and return policies
Maintenance and Repairs: Ongoing costs to keep the product functioning properly.
Operational Costs: Expenses incurred during the use of the product, such as energy
consumption for appliances or fuel for vehicles.
Depreciation: The decrease in value of the product over time, affecting its resale or trade-in
value.
End-of-Life Disposal: Costs associated with disposing of the product once it has reached the
end of its useful life.
5. Risk
Risk is the uncertainties and potential negative outcomes associated with purchasing and using
a product. These include:
Performance Risk: The possibility that the product will not perform as expected or fail
prematurely.
Financial Risk: The risk of financial loss if the product does not deliver the expected value or if
better alternatives become available.
Social Risk: The potential negative impact on the customer’s social standing or reputation if the
product is seen as inferior or inappropriate.
Health and Safety Risk: The potential for the product to cause harm or injury to the user.
By understanding and optimizing these components, businesses can enhance the perceived
value of their offerings, leading to higher customer satisfaction, loyalty, and competitive
advantage.
6.
The statement "relationships are built on the creation and delivery of superior customer
value on a sustained basis" can be justified through the value creation process in
several key ways:
d. Customer Experience:
Engagement and Support: A positive customer experience extends beyond the product
or service itself to include all interactions with the company. Superior customer service,
responsive support, and engaging experiences create a strong emotional connection
with customers. This emotional bond is a significant factor in building lasting
relationships.
Ethical Practices: Building relationships on superior customer value involves more than
just the product or service; it includes the company's reputation for ethical practices and
reliability. Customers are more likely to remain loyal to companies they trust, which
means that delivering on promises and maintaining integrity are critical.
g. Long-term Focus:
Sustained Value Delivery: Relationships are not built overnight. They require a
sustained commitment to delivering value over time. This long-term focus ensures that
customers continue to perceive the benefits of the relationship, leading to greater loyalty
and advocacy.
Geographics: Urban vs. rural areas, regions within the country, international markets.
2. Value Proposition Analysis: Understand what value your products bring to different
customer segments. This can be done by analyzing:
Product Benefits: What problems do your products solve for the customers? For
instance, PRAN's food products may offer convenience and health benefits, while RFL's
household items may provide durability and innovation.
Emotional Value: How do customers feel about using your products? This includes
brand perception and emotional attachment.
4. Customer Journey Mapping :Map out the customer journey to identify key touchpoints
and understand the overall experience. This includes:
Post-Purchase: What is their experience after buying? Are there opportunities for repeat
purchases or referrals?
Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC): The cost involved in acquiring a new customer.
Retention Rates: The percentage of customers who continue to buy your products over
time.
Net Promoter Score (NPS): Measures customer loyalty and likelihood to recommend
your products to others.
Stay informed about market trends and competitor activities. This involves:
Market Research: Keep an eye on industry trends, emerging technologies, and changes
in consumer behavior.
Tailor your marketing strategies to meet the specific needs of different customer
segments. This could involve:
Social Media Interaction: Engage with customers on social media platforms to build a
community and gather feedback.
Customer Support: Ensure high-quality customer support to address any issues and
enhance the overall customer experience.
Tracking Metrics: Continuously track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the
effectiveness of your strategies.
Feedback Loop: Use customer feedback to refine your products and marketing
approaches.
By following these steps, you can gain a deep understanding of the customer value of
your targeted customers, enabling you to develop more effective marketing strategies
and drive long-term business growth for PRAN-RFL
Segmentation: Identifying different segments within the market based on various criteria such as
demographics, needs, behaviors, etc.
->Targeting: Selecting the most appropriate segments to serve based on the company's strengths
and market opportunities.
->Positioning: Defining the unique value proposition and positioning the product or service in the
minds of the target customers to highlight its distinct benefits and differentiators.
->Product Development: Designing and developing the product or service to meet the identified
needs and deliver the promised value.
- Pricing: Setting a price that reflects the perceived value and is competitive in the market.
- Distribution: Ensuring the product is available to the target customers through appropriate
channels.
-Service: Offering support and service to enhance the customer experience and ensure satisfaction.
-Sales Force: Using personal selling to convey the value proposition directly to customers.
-Branding: Building a strong brand that conveys the value and creates customer loyalty and
recognition.
This sequence emphasizes that delivering value is not just about the product or service itself, but
also about the entire process of choosing, creating, and communicating that value to the customer.
10. suppose you are a marketing manager how you could improve customer retention
Customer Retention: Customer retention refers to the ability of a company or product to retain its
customers over some specified period. Successful customer retention involves more than giving the
customer what they expect
Omnichannel support is an excellent tool for customer retention. It allows agents to access
contextual information about clients across various platforms to curate highly personalized
experiences.When businesses offer omnichannel support, customers can chat with a person on the
platform of their choice and receive faster resolutions.
D. Incentivize loyalty
Increase customer retention by rewarding customers who are loyal to your company. By showing
customers you appreciate their business, you provide them with yet another reason (besides your
great product) to stick around.To buy your business some customer goodwill, consider
offering:Loyalty programs, Discount codes, Special offers, VIP events, Early-access benefits.
There are several types of loyalty programs. These incentives help collect detailed customer data
which allows your business to offer more personalized experiences and messaging.
Happy employees are generally more inclined to provide top-of-the-line support and form
long-lasting relationships with clientele that improve customer retention. Incentivizing staff to create
connections can go a long way in building trust, making it easier to keep customers loyal to you,
even if issues arise. Creating a positive work environment also helps reduce turnover rates. This is
great for business because the longer your staff sticks around,the more knowledgeable and
tuned in to customer issues they’ll be.
Customer feedback is one of the most valuable tools to increase customer retention and
reduce churn rates. If you want to know what is and isn’t working for your customers, it
helps to hear it straight from the horse’s mouth.
Create an online community for loyal customers to interact with each other and share
their experiences. This can serve as an educational forum for customers to learn more
about your products and gives you a direct line to their thoughts and problems.