Irregular demand can affect small businesses that do not have the resources to expand their product range. This is where the dropshipping business model can help. A dropshipper doesn't need a warehouse, doesn't have to freeze funds and doesn't have to invest in goods. The supplier collects, packs and delivers the goods, while the dropshipper places the order and sells the goods.
Unpredictable external eventsSynchromarketing principles helped companies cope with global changes in consumer behaviour and demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses had to adapt quickly to new realities - they started actively using online channels for sales and marketing. Restaurants and cafes offered delivery and touchless services. Retailers switched to online sales.
Natural disasters (hurricanes, earthquakes, floods and wildfires) can suddenly change the demand for certain goods and services. In such situations, construction companies and manufacturers of building materials, for example, adjust their business processes to meet the increased demand. Demand falls when there is political instability or changes in international relations. In all these situations, there is an urgent need to restructure and reconfigure the business using synchronised marketing tactics.
Seven synchromarketing tacticsHow to deal with fluctuating demand? To compensate for fluctuations, it's important to frame and time discounts in such a way that the sale of a product helps to deal with the problem rather than becoming an additional loss for the company.
Synchromarketing works well in
- Seasonal discounts in the low season to increase sales.
- Limited time offers, special promotions for a short period of time.
- Loyalty programmes, encouraging repeat purchases for rewards.
- Bundle offers, offering goods at a lower price during periods of low demand.
- Event-based marketing, linking promotions to events or holidays to stimulate demand.
- Pre-sale discounting, which adjusts for seasonal demand.
- Process automation helps manage customer traffic and stabilise sales. TONOP tools help to make the process of interacting with the CA as simple as possible. By analysing sales data and market trends, TON OP doo ltd calculates periods of high and low demand. When planning the assortment, TON OP synchronises data and determines which products are in demand in different seasons.