CHAPTER 8 Distribution Channels and Logistics Management Objective: examining the nature and role of the channels in attracting and satisfying customers The Nature of Distribution Channels • Distribution channels are intermediaries used by the producers to bring their products to the market. • Why? Because the use of intermediaries bring greater efficiency in making goods available to target markets. In other words‚ they match the supply with the demand. • Most important benefit of using intermediaries
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istr2011 PROJECT REPORT ON DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL OF PEPSI MAX ------------------------------------------------- GROUP MEMBERS- * ------------------------------------------------- ARSHLEEN KAUR * ------------------------------------------------- NISHANT SINGH * ------------------------------------------------- ROMA * ------------------------------------------------- SEEMA SHEKHAWAT * -------------------------------------------------
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Pricing Strategy and Channel Distribution Lisa S Carey Marketing Management – MKT 500 February 13‚ 2011 Instructor: Dr. Keith C. Jones Marketing Plan – Pricing Strategy and Channel Distribution for the Note Phone 1. Determine and discuss a pricing strategy (Penetration or Skimming). Pricing is an important strategic issue because it is related to product positioning and furthermore‚ pricing affects other marketing mix elements such as product features‚ channel decisions‚ as well as
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CHANNEL STRUCTURE AND STRATEGIC CHOICE IN DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS This article mainly talks about the importance of marketing channel of marketing channel strategy decisions‚ they are highlighted by: 1) term consequences and 2) the constraints andopportunities that they represent..The present paper incorporates strategic management theory into marketingchannels literatures to examine the impact of different channel structures onthe choice of a generic channels strategy. Specifically‚ the contingent
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Revision of DTM for chapter 1 & 2 Function of physical distribution management and distribution channels 1) Definition of physical distribution management – Used in manufacturing and commerce to describe the broad range of activities concerned w/ the efficient movement of finished products from end of production line to consumer. * Emphasizes the flow of materials from the point of manufacture industrial user * Implies the control of the flow End consumers Products supply > Warehousing
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Causes of Channel Conflicts Channel conflict is sometimes a destructive management issue. Caused by several factors Goal incompatibility: the channel partners have incompatible or misaligned goals‚ for example the manufacturer perceives his goals to be a market share and profit maximization in the long run‚ the wholesalers perceive their goals to be sales maximization and in turn profit maximization. The latter even prefer to work at higher margins and short term profitability. This makes
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Internet as an Insurance Distribution Channel- An Empirical Study Jaya Nema Sr.Faculty‚ LNCT-MER‚Indore Introduction After the liberalization of Indian economy various reforms has been made in the insurance sector which has finally opened the gate of this industry for private sector companies. This has brought changes not only in the design of the products available in the market but also the manner in which they are marketed. There is
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Direct marketing as a channel of distribution Direct marketing is the direct selling of products to the consumer. Examples: telesales‚ e-commerce‚ vending machines and direct mail Advantages * Because there is no intermediaries‚ the businesses does not have to share so much of its profit * Firms can have direct control over their marketing * Developments in e-commerce‚ which means that this channel of distribution is growing in popularity among customers * Direct marketing can
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Pricing Strategy and Channel Distribution Senior Concierge Services Kelly Spino Strayer University Dr. Robert Badowski Abstract Determine and discuss a pricing strategy (penetration or skimming). Determine and discuss pricing tactics (product line pricing‚ value pricing‚ differential pricing‚ or competing against private brands) to be used for your product. Identify any legal and ethical issues related to the pricing tactics. Prepare a marketing distribution channel analysis identifying
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So‚ Tata Motors needs to set up an efficient distribution system so that the products reach its consumers. In case of some perishable food products‚ physical distribution is a very important part of the whole business. The transportation of "Amul Butter" to the stores that sell "Amul Butter" is a big challenge. While transportation‚ the butter has to be stored properly‚ so that it does not get contaminated. To completely understand physical distribution‚ consider the case of "Amul Butter". Amul is
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