Supply Chain Strategies: Push, Pull, Distribution & Channel Analysis

Value Chain in Supply Chain Management

Value chain: Series of value contributions made by the different agents of the supply chain. Includes everything from raw material or design of the product/service to the form of payment/delivery made to the buyer/final consumer.

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Narrowing the chain: for instance, DTC (direct to consumer).  Greater prominence of the chain over the manufacturer: for instance, product development by distribution and own-label brands.  The environment: concentration of manufacturers Read More

Inbound Marketing: Attract, Convert, Close, and Delight

Inbound Marketing

Inbound marketing is a more effective way to attract, engage, and please customers. It involves making the user find the brand on the Internet instead of the brand looking for them, avoiding directly pushing them to buy a product or service.

Outbound vs. Inbound

Actions:

1. Attract

Attract the right traffic: those people most likely to become sales opportunities. Tools:

  • Websites: Optimized, captivating, and a place of reference for content of interest.
  • Blogging: Create daily educational
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IT Evolution: From Abacus to AI, E-commerce & Digital Business

The Evolution of Information Technology

1. Pre-Mechanical Era (3000 BC – 1450 AD)

Early methods of storing information included cave paintings, tally sticks, and abacuses (early counting devices).

The invention of writing systems (hieroglyphics, alphabets) allowed better record-keeping.

2. Mechanical Era (1450 – 1840)

The printing press (Gutenberg, 1440) revolutionized information distribution.

Mechanical calculators (e.g., Pascal’s Calculator, Leibniz’s Stepped Reckoner) improved numerical computations.

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Brain Biases: How Attention, Memory, and Emotion Shape Decisions

The Brain as a Cognitive Miser

The brain is a miser, meaning it is energy-efficient and avoids unnecessary effort. It avoids overthinking and relies on shortcuts to make decisions quickly. Cognitive miserliness helps the brain process information without being overwhelmed, making everyday decision-making faster and easier.

Strategies of Cognitive Miserliness

  • Efficiency: The brain prefers to make decisions with minimal effort. This is why we often rely on simple judgments or shortcuts, like first impressions
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Neuromarketing Metrics and Brand Strategy Insights

Key Indicators in Neuromarketing Measurement

Indicators to measure:
When using software like RealEye, several key indicators are essential for measurement:

  • Eye-Tracking Data: Tracks fixations, saccades, and gaze paths to evaluate how users navigate a website. Longer fixations can indicate areas of interest or complexity, while efficient gaze paths suggest a smooth, intuitive user flow.
  • Heatmaps: Visualize the areas of a website that grab the most attention. This helps optimize the placement of important
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Digital Marketing Strategies: SEO, PPC, Email & More

Digital Marketing Strategies

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Various techniques to improve a website’s ranking on search engines through organic means, to attract more visitors.

On-Site vs. Off-Site SEO

On-Site

  • Make it easy for bots and search engines to find, index, and navigate a website.
  • Allow users to find a website (you!) and the content they seek.

Off-Site

  • Content development
  • Relationship building
  • Content exposure opportunities
  • Drive traffic

SEO Advantages and Disadvantages

SEO

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