Place Flashcards
It is the distribution channel in the marketing mix
place
It refers to the activities and processes required for moving products from the producer to the target customers.
place
It can have various levels
channels
Each party in a distribution channel is called an
intermediary
These are third-party companies that act as wholesalers, retailers, transporters, and provide warehouse facilities
intermediaries
Mostly, they are independent entities that actually purchase goods from a producer in bulk order, store them in warehouses and resold to retailers in smaller amounts at a profit. Seldom they directly sell to the end user.
wholesaler
Carry products from a single brand or company contrary to wholesalers who carry a variety of competing brands and product types.
distributor
They do not gain ownership of the product but earn money from commissions and paid fees for their services.
agents
They stock the goods bought from wholesalers and/or distributors and sell them to ultimate end-users at a profit.
retailers
Main types of intermediary and channels
- Product, Wholesaler, Distributor/Agent, Retailer, Consumer
- Product, Distributor/Agent, Wholesaler, Retailer, Consumer
- Product, Distributor/Agent, Retailer, Consumer
- Product, Consumer
5 key functions of intermediaries
Information collection and dissemination, product storage and movement, operational financing, product promotion, and risk-taking
The network of all the individuals, organizations, resources, activities, and technology involved in the creation and sale of a product.
supply chain
Supply chain segment
delivery of materials, supplier, manufacturer, delivery of products to consumer/user
This supply chain segment is known as
distribution channel
Product Distribution Types
exclusive distribution, intensive distribution, selective distribution