品牌商的选择题：代工订单接不接

Group 1 - A dairy company with annual sales of less than 10 billion yuan faces a dilemma regarding whether to accept private label orders from channel partners, which could alleviate excess milk supply but also lead to intense price competition and brand dilution [1][10] - The Kantar Consumer Index indicates that in the first half of 2024, the overall sales growth of private label products in monitored fast-moving consumer goods categories is 40%, significantly higher than the 2% growth of overall fast-moving consumer goods [1] - The trend of channel partners launching private label products is causing brand manufacturers to feel threatened, as they must compete directly with these private labels on supermarket shelves [1][14] Group 2 - A leading grain and oil company has adopted an open mindset towards the trend of channel partners launching private labels, acknowledging that if they do not participate, others will [2] - The company has decided to engage in contract manufacturing for channel partners, aiming to maximize profits despite the pressure to lower prices from these partners [3][11] - Contract manufacturing often results in lower profit margins, with some products yielding profits that are only half of those from self-branded products [5][11] Group 3 - The transparency required by channel partners during the bidding process for private label products puts significant pressure on manufacturers, as they must disclose all cost details [6][8] - The shift towards private labels has led to increased competition, with channel partners leveraging their pricing power to negotiate lower costs from manufacturers [9][12] - The dairy company’s market representative noted that the demand from channels includes both straightforward orders and specific product requirements, which can increase supply chain costs if not met [13] Group 4 - The emergence of private labels in traditionally branded categories, such as dairy, indicates a shift in strategy by channel partners, who are now competing in higher brand equity segments [14][15] - The collaboration between channel partners and manufacturers is evolving, with some partners seeking to create unique products rather than simply relying on low-cost options [16] - The competitive landscape is forcing manufacturers to consider high-end positioning for their own brands to differentiate from private labels, which often dominate shelf space [16][17]