#10 PLACE Flashcards
What is distribution?
Activities required to get the right product to the r place at the r time in the rquantity
What is a distribution channel?
The transferring of goods
Move them from the point of production to the point of consumption
Distribution channels add value by…
- making products accessible
- reducing inefficiencies
- providing specialized functions (like promotion and storage).
Managing distribution channels involves…
balancing cooperation and conflict
- using systems like contracts to ensure smooth operations.
Types of Distribution Channels (2)
- Direct goods 2 consumers
- Indirectthrough intermediaries
Supply Chain
road the product makes from factory to consumer
Basic supply chain
manufactures make products and sell them to intermediaries
Intermediaries (2)
- Wholesalers
- Retailers
Intermediaries
Wholesalers
Buy in Bulk
buy from manufacturers and them 2 stores
Costco
Intermediaries
Retailers
Stores we shop
Stores buy from whole or directly from manu and sell to consumers
Zara
The more steps there are in the chain…
everything is more complicates
- more transactions
- more people involved
What is a Distribution strategy?
How to sell good to consumers
Types of distribution strategies (3)
- direct
- indirect
- multi-channel
Types of distribution strategies
Direct Distribution
no intermediaries between seller and buyer
- seller often manu
artesanos vendiendo artesanias en pueblitos
Types of distribution strategies
Indirect Distribution
one or more intermediaries work with manus to provide to consumers
car agencies: Ford 2 inflable 2 customers
Wholesalers at Indirect Distribution
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Types of distribution strategies
Multi-channel Distribution
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What is Distribution Intensity?
how widely a product is distributed
*how many places sell it *
companies decide their distribution intensity based on…
brand image & type of product
Types of Distribution Intensity (3)
- intensive
- exclusive
- selective
Types of Distribution Intensity
Intensive Distribution
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
Types of Distribution Intensity
Exclusive Distribution
Sell only thorugh a few specific retailers
- keep the product prestigious and mantains its premium image
luxury items
Types of Distribution Intensity
Selective Distribution
sell trought a few, carefully* choosen stores*
- balances brand control with wider availability
San Pellegrino @ gourmet grocery stores