This time, Mehtab, a growth hacking and supply chain optimization expert, shares invaluable insights. He discusses reducing fulfillment costs through better third-party logistics and the importance of supplier relationships for cost savings. Mehtab also delves into shrinkflation as a profitability hack and reveals strategies for optimal pricing via testing. The power of bundling and cutting wasteful marketing expenses are outlined as key tactics for enhancing profitability. Lastly, he emphasizes the impact of effective email and SMS marketing on business growth.
Fostering in-person relationships with suppliers can lead to cost savings and a deeper understanding of production efficiencies.
Implementing strategic pricing tactics like shrinkflation and frequent price testing can significantly enhance profitability for brands.
Eliminating wasteful marketing expenditures by focusing on effectiveness rather than spend can streamline operations and boost profits.
Deep dives
Meeting Suppliers in Person
Visiting suppliers in person can significantly enhance profitability by fostering better relationships and understanding. Personal interaction often leads to reduced costs of goods sold and can mitigate inefficiencies in shipping. For instance, a company that frequently visited their supplier could secure financial flexibility, allowing them to execute large retail deals without predatory lending. This in-person connection is crucial in some cultures and helps avoid misunderstandings that could lead to costly mistakes.
Re-engineering Products with Suppliers
Collaborating directly with suppliers to re-engineer products can reveal unnecessary costs and waste in the production process. By observing production practices firsthand, a company may discover insider inefficiencies such as unnecessary arrangements that offer no benefit to the final product. Streamlining these processes can lead to significant cost savings, allowing companies to pass those savings on to customers or reinvest in growth. Understanding the supplier’s capabilities and practices becomes essential in identifying these opportunities.
Maximizing Profitability through Pricing Strategies
Implementing effective pricing strategies can greatly enhance a brand's bottom line, with tactics like shrinkflation or bundling proving beneficial. For example, a company reduced the number of items in a set but maintained the price, leading to greater perceived value for customers. Additionally, understanding the 'cliff' where demand drops off for a product is crucial for effective pricing. Frequent price testing and adjusting to find optimum price points can yield substantial revenue increases.
Reducing Non-Incremental Marketing Spend
Identifying and eliminating wasteful marketing expenditures can streamline operations and boost profits. Many brands overspend on ads that yield no incremental sales, particularly in platforms like Amazon and Google, where brand awareness often supersedes the need for advertising. Direct proof exists in large companies where cutting off ads actually maintained sales figures, pointing to inefficiencies in brand-led marketing. Companies should focus on review metrics and effectiveness rather than purely on spend and presence in the market.
Increasing Customer Engagement through Email Marketing
Boosting email marketing frequency can lead to increased revenue with minimal costs. Sending more emails, even multiple times a day, can keep engagement high without significant unsubscribes, especially among specific demographics. Furthermore, consistently providing valuable content or promotional offers keeps the brand top-of-mind for consumers. Establishing regular communication pathways improves customer retention and maximizes potential sales opportunities.
02:04 Optimizing Supply Chain for Increased Profitability
08:01 Reducing Fulfillment Costs with a Better 3PL
10:51 Re-engineering Products to Eliminate Waste
14:39 Building Relationships with Suppliers for Cost Savings
20:04 The Power of Being Likeable in Business
21:31 Shrinkflation: A Profitability Hack
24:51 Finding the Optimal Price Point through Price Testing
28:58 Pricing Testing for Increased Profitability
30:23 The Power of Bundling
31:48 Optimizing Supply Chain and Shipping Dynamics
39:33 Cutting Wasteful Marketing Spend
48:10 The Role of Brand Marketing
52:59 Harnessing the Power of Email and SMS Marketing
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