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, [...]
The following points highlight the three major problems associated with marketing channels. The problems are:- 1. Consumers' Needs 2. Choice of Marketing Channels 3. Problems of Distribution Methods. Problem # 1. Consumers' Needs: The consumers in general are scattered and their needs and expectations are varied. They choose to buy their goods from those who serve them best. Here, the [...]
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 [...]