In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definitions of Channels of Distribution 2. Characteristics of Channels of Distribution 3. Factors Determining the Choice of Distribution Channels. Definitions of Channels of Distribution: According to McCarthy- "Any sequence of institutions from the producer to the consumer including one or any number of middlemen is called the channel of distribution." According to [...]
The choice of an appropriate channel of distribution, as an important marketing decision, depends on a variety of considerations like nature and type of products, nature of services to be rendered, stability of production, costs involved, and the type of promotional efforts undertaken by the marketing management. So, the distribution channels to be employed should be different for consumer goods, [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Growth of Multi-Channel System of Distribution 2. Channel Conflict in Multi-Channel System of Distribution 3. Channel Conflict Resolution 4. Strategy. Growth of Multi-Channel System of Distribution: The growth of multi-channel system of distribution is one of the noteworthy features of the marketing system. In the distant past there was no multi-channel system [...]