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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Physical Distribution Management Part of logistics management‚ physical distribution is concerned with the transporting of merchandise‚ raw materials‚ or by-products‚ such as hazardous waste‚ from the source to the customer. A manager of physical distribution must also assess and control the cost of transporting these goods and materials‚ as well as to determine the most efficient way to store them‚ which usually involves some form of warehousing. Hence‚ physical distribution (PD) is concerned with inventory
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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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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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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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Sales and Distribution Management [pic] Course Facilitator: Prof Sanjeev Tripathi Assignment 4: Distribution Network Submitted By: Priya Sharma (08FT051) Navdeep Gupta (08IT024) Gopal Krishna Garg (08FN043) Ananya Nandi (08HR031) Kapil Tuteja (08IT018) N. Suryaprakash (08FT039) Executive Summary Distribution channels make possible
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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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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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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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distribution - channel strategy The following table describes the factors that influence the choice of distribution channel by a business: Influence | Comments | Market factors | An important market factor is "buyer behaviour"; how do buyer’s want to purchase the product? Do they prefer to buy from retailers‚ locally‚ via mail order or perhaps over the Internet? Another important factor is buyer needs for product information‚ installation and servicing. Which channels are best served to provide
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