LESSON-18 CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION Dr Subhanjali Chopra STRUCTURE 18.0 Introduction 18.1 Objectives 18.2 Meaning of Channels of Distribution 18.3 Kinds of Distribution Channels 18.4 Choice of Channel of Distribution 18.5 Summary 18.6 Glossary 18.7 Self Assessment Questions 18.8 Further Readings 18.0 INTRODUCTION Distribution of products constitutes an important element of marketing mix of a firm. After development of the product‚ the entrepreneur has to decide channels or routes through
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Session 7 DISTIBUTION CHANNELS By the end of this unit‚ you should be able to: • Explain why companies use distribution channels and discuss the functions these channels perform. • Discuss how channel members interact and how they organize to perform the work of the channel. • Identify the major channel alternatives open to a company. • Discuss the nature and importance of marketing logistics and supply chain management. • Describe the major types of retailers
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ASSIGNMENT ONE – INDIVIDUAL 1. Challenges for business can come from internal and/or external pressures. Explain two such pressures affecting the current situation of T-Sole Ltd.(4 points ) ANSWER Internal pressure: The incentive policy with piece rate causes qualified workers to produced more and the new employee without adequate training started the work and this lead to poor quality production and lot of the footwear produced were rejected. The breaking down of equipment from time
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Contents Page Executive Summary 2 Nike Inc. 2 Footwear Industry 3 Analyzing a Footwear Company.................................................................3 Trends in the Footwear Industry…………………………………………4 Nike’s Strategic Enablers in Gaining Competitive Advantage 4 Marketing & Promotion…………………………………………………...4 Production & Distribution………………………………………………...5 R&D………………………………………………………………………...5 Acquisition Strategy………………………………………………………..5
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Nike is the world ’s leading supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment‚ with revenue in excess of US$24.1 billion in its fiscal year 2012 (ending May 31‚ 2012) (Nike Inc). The brand alone is valued at $10.7 billion making it the most valuable brand among sports businesses (Nike Inc). Starting in 1999‚ Nike decided to implement the first part of its supply chain strategy; the demand and supply chain planning application software from i2 technologies. Nikes
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distribution channel is a system of intermediaries or middleman that facilitates the sale and delivery of tourism services from suppliers to consumers (Buhalis and Law‚ 2001). Distribution channels can serve as part of the marketing mix that can makes the products available to consumers as the link between suppliers of tourism products and their end consumers‚ as well as the bridge between supply and demand (Kracht and Wang‚ 2010). This shows that‚ important to have a good distribution channel strategies
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Marketing channels Term paper Prepared by: Essam Eldin Khater • Marketing Channels literature review To reach a target market‚ the marketer uses marketing channels. The marketer uses distribution channels to display‚ sell‚ or deliver the physical product or service(s) to the buyer or user. They include distributors‚ wholesalers‚ retailers‚ and agents. The marketer also uses service channels to carry out transactions with potential buyers. Service channels include warehouses‚
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Channels of Communication Types of Communication: Internal and External Need for Internal Communication Organize Decision-making Motivation Morale Reduce labour turnover Reduce abseentism Harmony Channels of Communication • Management can use one or more channels to communicate with his employees and obtain a feedback.Some experts prefer to use the phrase “lines of communication” instead of channels of communication. • We have Upward ‚ Downward‚Vertical‚ and horizontal.
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| Topic | |Page Number | |1.0 Origin of the Report |1 | |2.0 Introduction |3 | |3.0 Nike’s brand image and sources of brand equity |8 | |4
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selection of distribution channels and sales representation is key to successful marketing. It’s fairly easy to change many of your marketing tactics and strategies on a periodic basis; pricing‚ packaging‚ and product mix are among these flexible choices. However‚ distribution and sales decisions‚ once made‚ are much more difficult to change. And distribution affects the selection and utilization of all other marketing tools. There is a wide variety of possible distribution channels‚ including: Retail
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