Route-to-Market Reset for Growth
How FMCG teams can redesign channel strategy, coverage, and distributor economics to unlock profitable growth.
TL;DR
RTM redesign starts with channel role clarity and ends with incentive alignment at execution level.
Key Takeaways
- Clarify channel purpose before changing coverage models.
- Align incentives with weighted distribution quality, not only volume.
- Define service levels by channel economics.
Definitions
- Weighted Distribution: share of category sales represented by stores stocking your SKU.
- Perfect Store: defined in-store execution standard for visibility, availability, and pricing.
Checklist/Framework
- Segment channels by role and profitability.
- Re-map direct vs indirect coverage.
- Redesign distributor margin and rebate architecture.
- Deploy execution scorecards by route.
- Add a quarterly RTM review rhythm.
Examples
A beverage company improved weighted distribution by 8 points after shifting premium SKUs to key-account direct coverage while simplifying wholesale packs.
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