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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global clothing industry—the case of Zara‚ a fast fashion retailer Nebahat Tokatli* Abstract Until recently‚ Zara‚ a major international clothing retailer and pioneer of ‘fast fashion’ principles‚ kept almost half of its production in Spain and Portugal‚ earning the reputation of being one of the exceptions to globalization. Since the 1980s‚ the existence of such exceptions has been fueling an expectation that the production of high-quality fashion garments and tailored suits would remain in the
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“Fashion used to come from one source at a time‚ be it the street‚ the runways or the entertainment business. The interesting thing about today is that influences come from high and low-everything from couture to Target.” –Michael Kors Content: What is Fashion forecasting? Elements of Fashion Forecasting The Direction of Fashion Change The drivers of fashion change The Fashion Forecasting Process Forecasting fashion in the Indian scenario Fashion Forecasting Period Importance of
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The Future of Fashion: A Business Perspective Contents Introduction Aim Objectives Methodology Secondary Research Conclusions Recommendations Bibliography Appendices Introduction In light of the difficult year head‚ a number of consumers have experienced the significant financial difficult. However‚ in China‚ derived from China GDP Growth Rate report‚ the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in China expanded 9.1 percent in the
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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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A. Thailand Fashion Industry In the past‚ Thailand is usually a thought of an agricultural country. Only a decade ago‚ its fashion industry has grown rapidly. Thailand has been known from traditions for high-quality fabrics such as Thai silk. In 2010‚ fashion industry contributed more than 17 percent of the nation GDP. It is also the largest manufacturing industry in Thailand with approximately 4‚000 manufacturers. Fashion industry employed more than one million workers. This is one third of
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leading direct seller of beauty and related products. It markets to women around the world through 4.9 million independent sales representatives a number that has grown 11% from 2003. In addition to be the leading direct seller‚ it is the sixth largest global beauty company in term of size with total assets equals to $4.2 billions in 2004. Moreover Avon is expanding in the global market rapidly and it has business operations in 60 markets conducting over 1 billion customer transactions every year
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STP model is the heart of strategic marketing where S stands for segmenting‚ T stands for targeting and P stands for positioning (Qiang & Xiumin‚ 2013‚ p. 221). Market segmentation is the process of grouping customers in the markets with similar needs and traits into smaller‚ homogenous groups (Armstrong & Kotler‚ 2000; Boone & Kurtz‚ 1999; Brooksbank‚ 1994; Dibb et al.‚ 2006; Ennew‚ 1993; Jobber‚ 2007; Lamb et al.‚ 2004 cited in Fang‚ 2012‚ p. 141). This enables firms to serve customers in the
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FASHION HUB EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction Nowadays‚ bags were treated as a fashion accessories and necessities. Bag manufacturing industry is vastly influenced by fashion trends. Tastes of consumer are always looking for something new. Bags are adorned with embellishment of hardware accessories like metal studs‚ tassels‚ buckles‚ zips‚ beads‚ embroidery‚ ribbons‚ etc. The adornment is fashion driven and the “bling’ value increases or decreases with changing taste of people The Company Fashion
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Apple Distribution and Channel Management : Describe the channel strategy in place‚ give your opinion about its effiency and describe how to could be in the 10 coming years. The company Apple sells lots of technologic and innovative goods and services‚ like the famous iPhone‚ iPod or Macintosh. The success of this firm is due to the innovation‚ an excellent communication‚ design‚ the ease use‚ and in other hand due to the adapted channel distribution strategy. As we can see‚ Apple Products aren’t
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