Chapter 8: Commercial Distribution method Flashcards
Key functions in commercial distribution
- Information
- Promotion
- Contact
- Matching
- Negotiating
- Physical distribution
- Financing
- Risk taking
Key functions in commercial distribution: Information
Gathering and distributing marketing research information
Key functions in commercial distribution: Promotion
Developing and spreading persuasive communications about an offer
Key functions in commercial distribution: Contact
Finding and communicating with prospective buyers
Key functions in commercial distribution: Matching
Shaping and fitting the offers to the buyers needs
Key functions in commercial distribution: Negotiating
Reaching an agreement on price and other terms
Key functions in commercial distribution: Physical distribution
Transporting and storing goods
Key functions in commercial distribution: Financing
Acquiring and using funds to cover costs of channel work
Key functions in commercial distribution: Risk taking
Assuming the risks of carrying on the channel work
Function of intermediaries in distribution
Reduction of number of contacts between the manufacturers and the consumers
Classification of intermediaries in distribution
Commercial: They assume ownership of the goods
- Wholesalers
- Retailers
Non-commercial: They connect sellers with buyers in exchange for a commission
- Brokers
Distribution channel concept
Route by which products go from the producer to the final consumer
Direct distribution channel
Manufacturer —> consumer
Indirect distribution channels
- Manufacturer —> retailer —> consumer
- Manufacturer —> wholesaler —> retailer —> consumer
- Manufacturer —> agent —> wholesaler —> retailer —> consumer
Consumer journey distribution ways
- Pure online: search and buy online
- Ropo: search online and buy offline
- Pure offline: search and buy offline
- Showrooming: search offline and buy online