Designing and Managing Value Networks and Channels
MARKETING MANAGEMENT 12th edition
15 Designing and Managing Value Networks and Channels
Kotler
Keller
Chapter Questions
What is a marketing channel system and value network? What work do marketing channels perform? How should channels be designed? What decisions do companies face in managing their channels? How should companies integrate channels and manage channel conflict? What is the future for e-commerce?
15-2
Marketing Channels
Sets of interdependent organizations involved in the process of making a product or service available for use or consumption.
15-3
Channels and Marketing Decisions
Push Strategy
Pull Strategy
15-4
Categories of Buyers
Habitual shoppers High value deal seekers Variety-loving shoppers High-involvement shoppers
15-5
Buyer Expectations for Channel Integration Ability to order a product online and pick it up at a convenient retail location Ability to return an online-ordered product to a nearby store Right to receive discounts based on total online and offline purchases
15-6
Should the 4 P’s be replaced? Solutions Information Value Access
15-7
Channel Member Functions
Gather information Develop and disseminate persuasive communications Reach agreements on price and terms Acquire funds to finance inventories Assume risks Provide for storage Provide for buyers’ payment of their bills Oversee actual transfer of ownership
15-8
Designing a Marketing Channel System Analyze customer needs Establish channel objectives Identify major channel alternatives Evaluate major channel alternatives
15-9
Channel Service Outputs
Lot size Waiting/delivery time Spatial convenience Product variety Service backup
15-10
Identifying Channel Alternatives
Types of intermediaries Number of intermediaries Terms and responsibilities
15-11
Number of Intermediaries
Exclusive Selective Intensive
15-12
Channel-Management Decisions
Selecting channel members Training channel
15 Designing and Managing Value Networks and Channels
Kotler
Keller
Chapter Questions
What is a marketing channel system and value network? What work do marketing channels perform? How should channels be designed? What decisions do companies face in managing their channels? How should companies integrate channels and manage channel conflict? What is the future for e-commerce?
15-2
Marketing Channels
Sets of interdependent organizations involved in the process of making a product or service available for use or consumption.
15-3
Channels and Marketing Decisions
Push Strategy
Pull Strategy
15-4
Categories of Buyers
Habitual shoppers High value deal seekers Variety-loving shoppers High-involvement shoppers
15-5
Buyer Expectations for Channel Integration Ability to order a product online and pick it up at a convenient retail location Ability to return an online-ordered product to a nearby store Right to receive discounts based on total online and offline purchases
15-6
Should the 4 P’s be replaced? Solutions Information Value Access
15-7
Channel Member Functions
Gather information Develop and disseminate persuasive communications Reach agreements on price and terms Acquire funds to finance inventories Assume risks Provide for storage Provide for buyers’ payment of their bills Oversee actual transfer of ownership
15-8
Designing a Marketing Channel System Analyze customer needs Establish channel objectives Identify major channel alternatives Evaluate major channel alternatives
15-9
Channel Service Outputs
Lot size Waiting/delivery time Spatial convenience Product variety Service backup
15-10
Identifying Channel Alternatives
Types of intermediaries Number of intermediaries Terms and responsibilities
15-11
Number of Intermediaries
Exclusive Selective Intensive
15-12
Channel-Management Decisions
Selecting channel members Training channel