Chapter 6 Channels of distribution and logistics LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this chapter you will: n n n n comprehend key elements and decisions in distribution channel design be able to evaluate different configurations of channel structure be familiar with recent trends and developments in channels of distribution appreciate the importance of managing the physical flows of products‚ services and information into‚ through‚ and out of the organization to its customers n grasp the
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12 Distribution Channels and Logistics Management 12.1 The nature of distribution channels Why are marketing intermediaries used? Why use intermediaries? Means giving up some control over how and to whom products are sold – They are used because they have greater efficiency in making goods available to target markets – Contacts‚ experience‚ specialization‚ scale of operation – N-to-M direct selling‚ N-to-1 + 1-to-M through channel – Producers make narrow assortments in large quantities
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Spain Distribution channels A. Distributing a product * Evolution of the sector The distribution market in Spain is very focussed and specialized.. In 2005‚ the turnover from retail trade increased to 194 billion Euros which was an increase of 5.6% compared to 2004. Some Autonomous Communities impose restrictions for the establishment of superstores and shopping centers. * Market shares Distribution in Spain is still characterized by a large number of retailers and traditional stores
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Marketing Manager 1. What kind of a bulk breaking strategy is followed by Sony to reduce the cost to the end user? 3 2. What type of channel intensity is followed by Sony? 2. 3. What kind of strategy if followed by Sony in case immediate unforeseen delivery of products is required? 4 4. Sony prefers direct dealing and distribution to its customers or through dealers? 1. 5. Which is the most important parameter for Sony out of the following? 5 a.Reduced Waiting time
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Established 2 0 0 0 Midlands State ‚ University FACULTY OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING MANAGEMENT AN EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF INDIRECT DISTRIBUTION ON COMPANY SALES. CASE STUDY OF TRANSACTION PAYMENT SOLUTIONS By ST A N LEY ITA Y I TA SIY A N A R0645378 SUPERVISOR: MR. NJOVO TH IS D ESSERTA TIO N IS SUBM ITTED TO THE D EPARTM ENT OF M ARK ETING M A N A G EM EN T IN PARTIAL FULFILM EN T OF THE REQ U IREM EN TS OF TH E B A C H ELO R OF CO M M ERCE IN M ARK ETING M AN A G EM EN T (H O
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attention on choosing distribution channels. Keegan and Schlegelmich (2001) explained that distribution channel can be considered as the method which is used for enterprises putting products into the market for consumers to use. The traditional distribution channel goes from supplier‚ manufacturer‚ distributor‚ wholesaler and retailer (Frazier‚ 1999). Indirect and direct are two different types of distribution channels (Wilkinson‚ 2001). According to Silva (2008)‚ “Well-chosen channels constitute a significant
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International Distribution Strategies Name: Institution: Date: Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 5 2.0 International distribution channels ................................................................................. 7 2.1 what is an international distribution channel of consumer goods? ............................... 8 2.2 The design
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Individual Project MKTG 205 – Principles of Marketing June 29‚ 2011 Abstract This paper gives an overview of distribution channels; Channel Levels such as: Direct vs. Indirect Channel Organizations such as Conventional Vertical‚ Horizontal and Multichannel Marketing Systems. It also‚ explains my target market needs at the Hershey Company. There is also a brief description of how many channel members the company needs and why they need them. Hershey Company Introduction The Hershey Company is one
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Table of Contents Sr. No. | Title | Page Number | 1 | Introduction | 2 | 2 | Distribution Channels Structure | 2 | 3 | Terms of Appointment and Incentives for Distribution Channels | 3 | 4 | Reporting‚ Control and evaluation system for their sales force | 5 | 7 | Recommendations and Conclusion | 5 | 8 | References & Bibliography | 6 | Introduction: Success toady in the competitive world has become very difficult. This is because it does not solely depend on basic factors but
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Introduction. The core of this presentation is to discuss the theory of distribution strategy with the underlying real life examples of McDonald ’s fast-food restaurants. The aim is to discuss McDonald ’s distribution channel and the way in which this fast-food restaurant chain gets its products to the market. In the theory of the Marketing Mix‚ place (distribution) determines where the product will be sold and how it will get there. In fact‚ as noted on www.mcdonalds.com‚ McDonald ’s is the leading
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