Marketing strategy and competitive positioning In order to remain competitive in global market, companies need to satisfy the customers by providing value products. Understanding customer needs and desires Organizational goals for customer value and firm profitability Close coordination of organizational units Relationship between marketing strategy and corporate strategy Marketing strategy is closely related to and part of a wider corporate strategy. The process of establishing an organizational mission and formulating goals, corporate strategy, marketing objectives, marketing strategy, and a marketing plan are part of strategic planning. The marketing process include