PROPOSED MARKETING STRATEGY FOR AVIATION MRO COMPANY (STUDY CASE: PT GMF AEROASIA TBK)

The COVID-19 pandemic caused an unprecedented period of financial and operational instability, which had a significant effect on the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry. For MRO company, preparing a successful recovery from the pandemic's harmful effects is currently...

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Main Author: Ayu Octarika I C, Virgine
Format: Theses
Language:Indonesia
Online Access:https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/79900
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Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung
Language: Indonesia
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Summary:The COVID-19 pandemic caused an unprecedented period of financial and operational instability, which had a significant effect on the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry. For MRO company, preparing a successful recovery from the pandemic's harmful effects is currently the most pressing business challenge. The battle for market share among MRO is fierce, and the road to recovery is still challenging. The post-pandemic environment has transformed, necessitating a departure from conventional corporate practices. The evolving behaviours of manufacturers, suppliers, customers, and competitors underscore the necessity for the industry to proactively adjust. Marketing plays an important role in addressing this challenge and managing the interactions and relationship especially between MRO and customers. The business issue faced by GMF are how to achieve the revenue target and bounce back to the pre-pandemic performance. A comprehensive internal and external analysis is necessary. Data and information collected are analysed using several frameworks such as VRIO, Porter's Value Chain, STP, and Marketing Mix to evaluate the internal company's capabilities and competitive advantages, meanwhile PESTEL, Porter's Five Forces, Customer Analysis, and Competitor Analysis is used to provide macro-environment insights, market forces, customer behaviour, and industry rivals. Integrating these findings using SWOT and TOWS frameworks helps GMF in formulating appropriate business and marketing strategy to focus on market segment with significant potential value and profitability and leverage sales by creating innovative offers for every element in Marketing Mix. Quick win initiatives are crucial to identified by deploying the strategy into implementation plan to achieve the optimal result with current limited resources.