Syllabus Of IM-

  1. Introduction to Industrial Marketing
    • Distinction between B2B and B2C marketing
    • Importance of industrial marketing in the business-to-business context
    • Evolution of industrial marketing
  2. Market Analysis and Segmentation
    • Market research techniques for B2B markets
    • Segmentation of industrial markets
    • Identifying target markets and customer profiles
  3. Understanding Industrial Buyers
    • Buyer behavior in B2B markets
    • Decision-making processes in industrial buying
    • Factors influencing purchasing decisions
  4. Product and Service Strategies
    • Developing and positioning industrial products/services
    • Product life cycle in industrial marketing
    • Branding and packaging for industrial products
  5. Distribution Channels in Industrial Marketing
    • Channel selection and management
    • Distribution strategies for B2B markets
    • Logistics and supply chain considerations
  6. Pricing Strategies in B2B Marketing
    • Pricing models and strategies for industrial products/services
    • Value-based pricing
    • Negotiating and managing pricing in B2B relationships
  7. Promotion and Communication
    • Promotional strategies for B2B markets
    • Trade shows, exhibitions, and industry-specific events
    • Digital marketing and content strategies for industrial marketing
  8. Sales and Relationship Management
    • Sales process in industrial marketing
    • Building and maintaining customer relationships
    • Key account management
  9. Strategic Planning in Industrial Marketing
    • Developing a B2B marketing plan
    • Competitive analysis and positioning
    • Long-term strategic considerations
  10. Ethical and Legal Issues
    • Ethics in B2B marketing
    • Regulatory compliance and legal considerations
    • Sustainability and corporate responsibility in industrial marketing
  11. Case Studies and Industry Examples
    • Analyzing real-world industrial marketing cases
    • Learning from successful and failed strategies in the industry