Everything you need to know about marketing channels. Marketing channels are the ways that goods and services are made available for use by the consumers. All goods go through channels of distribution, and marketing depends on the way goods are distributed. The route that the product takes on its way from production to the consumer is important because a marketer [...]
The following points highlight the three major problems associated with marketing channels. The problems are:- 1. Consumers' Needs 2. Choice of Marketing Channels 3. Problems of Distribution Methods. Problem # 1. Consumers' Needs: The consumers in general are scattered and their needs and expectations are varied. They choose to buy their goods from those who serve them best. Here, the [...]
In this article we will discuss about the direct and indirect channels of product distribution adopted in India. Direct Channel: It involves the distribution of products directly by the producer himself without the use of the middlemen. Some producers prefer to do this by combining two distinct functions, production and distribution. It cannot be strictly called a 'channel'. Such direct [...]