15-1 Chapter Questions What is a marketing channel system and value network? What work do marketing channels perform? What decisions do companies face in managing their channels? How should companies integrate channels and manage channel conflict? What is the future for e-commerce?
15-2 Marketing Channels Sets of interdependent organizations involved in the process of making a product or service available for use or consumption.
15-3 Examples of Channels Dell (DTC) Avon Canada Post Grainger (auto parts network) Coca-cola (bottlers) McDonald’s restaurants (franchisee)
15-4 Increasing Efficiency
15-5 Consumer Marketing Channels
15-6 Identifying Channel Alternatives Types of intermediaries Number of intermediaries Terms and responsibilities
15-7 Channel Service Outputs Lot size Waiting/delivery time Spatial convenience Product variety Service backup
16-8 Wholesaling Functions Selling and promoting Buying and assortment building Bulk breaking Warehousing Transportation Financing Risk bearing Market information Management services and counseling
16-9 Major Wholesaler Types Merchant Full-service Limited-service Brokers and agents Manufacturers Specialized
16-10 Wholesalers’ Marketing Decisions Target market Product assortment Price Promotion Place
15-11 Number of Intermediaries Exclusive Selective Intensive
16-12 Market Logistics Planning Deciding on the company’s value proposition to its customers Deciding on the best channel design and network strategy Developing operational excellence Implementing the solution
16-13 Transportation Factors Speed Frequency Dependability Capability Availability Traceability Cost