#10 PLACE Flashcards

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What is distribution?

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Activities required to get the right product to the r place at the r time in the rquantity

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What is a distribution channel?

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The transferring of goods

Move them from the point of production to the point of consumption

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Distribution channels add value by…

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  1. making products accessible
  2. reducing inefficiencies
  3. providing specialized functions (like promotion and storage).
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Managing distribution channels involves…

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balancing cooperation and conflict
- using systems like contracts to ensure smooth operations.

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Types of Distribution Channels (2)

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  1. Direct goods 2 consumers
  2. Indirectthrough intermediaries
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Supply Chain

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road the product makes from factory to consumer

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Basic supply chain

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manufactures make products and sell them to intermediaries

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Intermediaries (2)

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  1. Wholesalers
  2. Retailers
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Intermediaries

Wholesalers

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Buy in Bulk
buy from manufacturers and them 2 stores

Costco

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Intermediaries

Retailers

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Stores we shop
Stores buy from whole or directly from manu and sell to consumers

Zara

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The more steps there are in the chain…

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everything is more complicates
- more transactions
- more people involved

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What is a Distribution strategy?

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How to sell good to consumers

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Types of distribution strategies (3)

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  1. direct
  2. indirect
  3. multi-channel
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Types of distribution strategies

Direct Distribution

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no intermediaries between seller and buyer
- seller often manu

artesanos vendiendo artesanias en pueblitos

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Types of distribution strategies

Indirect Distribution

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one or more intermediaries work with manus to provide to consumers

car agencies: Ford 2 inflable 2 customers

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16
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Wholesalers at Indirect Distribution

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Types of distribution strategies

Multi-channel Distribution

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What is Distribution Intensity?

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how widely a product is distributed

*how many places sell it *

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companies decide their distribution intensity based on…

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brand image & type of product

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Types of Distribution Intensity (3)

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  1. intensive
  2. exclusive
  3. selective
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Types of Distribution Intensity

Intensive Distribution

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get the product in as* many places as possible*
- the more places people see it, the more they will buy it

soft drinks or snacks

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Types of Distribution Intensity

Exclusive Distribution

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Sell only thorugh a few specific retailers
- keep the product prestigious and mantains its premium image

luxury items

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Types of Distribution Intensity

Selective Distribution

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sell trought a few, carefully* choosen stores*
- balances brand control with wider availability

San Pellegrino @ gourmet grocery stores

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Specialization

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each member focuses on what they are best at

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Specialization @ manufactures

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create products

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Specialization @ wholesalers

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buy in bulk 2 distribute to retailers

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Specialization @ retailers

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provide products to consumers & offers services like customer education, delivery and installation

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Value Addition

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at each step in supply chain the product become more valuable

29
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Value Addtion @ raw materials

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are turned into finished products

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Value Addtion @ Transportation

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bring products closer to consumers

31
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Value Addtion @ Retailers

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offer product comparision, customer service, installation

32
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Distribution Channels

Vertical Channel Conflicts

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between members of different levels

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Distribution Channels

Horizontal Channel Conflict

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between members at the same level

2 retailers

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Power in Distribution Channels

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when one member can influence another

35
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Types of Power in Distribution Channels (3)

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  1. Reward
  2. Coercive
  3. Referent
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Power in Distribution Channels

Reward

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offering incentives

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Power in Distribution Channels

Coercive

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Threatening penalties

delaying payments for later deliveries

38
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Power in Distribution Channels

Referent

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big desirable to partner with

brands wants to be walmart suppliers

39
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Key Functions of an Effective channel (4)

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Key Functions of an Effective channel

Efficiency

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Reduces the number of marketplace interactions needed for products to reach customers.

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Key Functions of an Effective channel

Sorting

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Matches customers’ needs with the right products or services.

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Key Functions of an Effective channel

Facilitation

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Ensures smooth flow of products, information, promotions, payments, and ownership transfers.

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Key Functions of an Effective channel

Standardization

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Makes transactions fair and efficient for all parties involved.

44
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Channel types de que@@@ (2)

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  1. Independent
  2. Vertical (3)
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Channel Types

Independent

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46
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Channel Types

Vertical (3)

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  1. Administered
  2. Contractual
  3. Corporate
47
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Vertical Channel Type

Administered

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One channel member uses power to control others

Walmart

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Vertical Channel Type

Contractual

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Members are bound by contracts

Franchises Mc Donalds

49
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Vertical Channel Type

Corporate

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A single company owns multiple levels of the supply chain

Tesla

50
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Channel Selection and Design (4)

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Factors:
1. Customer/market
2. Product
3. Organizational
4. Competitive

51
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Channel Selection and Design

Customer/ Market Factors

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  • Customer expectations (e.g., convenience or customization).
  • Geographic dispersion of the market.
  • Typical order size or quantity.
  • Service requirements.
52
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Channel Selection and Design

Product Factors

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  • Product type (specialty, shopping, convenience, or unsought).
  • Perishability.
  • Complexity or customization.
  • Distribution intensity (intensive, selective, or exclusive).
53
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Channel Selection and Design

Organizational Factors

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  • Company size and resources.
  • Scope of the product line.
  • Desired level of control over the channel.
54
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Channel Selection and Design

Competitive Factors

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  • Market positioning and how competitors structure their channels.
55
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Retailing Strategies at the Store (3)

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  1. Product
  2. Pricing
  3. Distribution
56
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Retailing Strategies at the Store

Product Strategy

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  • Merchandise categories (e.g., private labels, branded products).
  • Services offered (e.g., delivery, installation).
  • Atmospherics: Store design to enhance brand image and engage customers.
57
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Retailing Strategies at the Store

Pricing Strategy

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  • Markups: Setting retail prices above cost to earn profit.
  • Markdowns: Discounts or promotional pricing to attract customers.
58
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Retailing Strategies at the Store

Distribution Strategy

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  • Location of stores (physical, online, or catalog).
  • Hours of operation.
  • Merchandising organization (how products are arranged in-store).