This refers to how an organisation will distribute the product or service they are offering to the end user. The organisation must distribute the product to the user at the right place at the right time. Efficient and effective distribution is important if the organisation is to meet its overall marketing objectives. If an organisation underestimatea demand and customers cannot purchase products because of it, profitability will be affected.
Which Distribution Channel Will They Use?
Two types of channel of distribution methods are available. Indirect distribution involves distributing your product by the use of an intermediary for example a manufacturer selling to a wholesaler and then on to the retailer.. Direct distribution involves distributing direct from a manufacturer to the consumer For example Dell Computers providing directly to its target custmers. The advantage of direct distribution is that it gives a manufacturer complete control over their product.
Distribution Strategies
Depending on the type of product being distributed there are three common distribution strategies available:
1. Intensive distribution Used commonly to distribute low priced or impulse purchase products eg chocolates, soft drinks.
2. Exclusive distribution Involves limiting distribution to a single outlet. The product is usually highly priced, and requires the intermediary to place much detail in its sell. An example of would be the sale of vehicles through exclusive dealers.
3. Selective Distribution A small number of retail outlets are chosen to distribute the product. Selective distribution is common with products such as computers, televisions household appliances, where consumers are willing to shop around and where manufacturers want a large geographical spread.
If a manufacturer decides to adopt an exclusive or selective strategy they should select a intermediary which has experience of handling similar products, credible and is known by the target audience.
Distribution or "Place"
Distribution, or "place," involves getting the product into the hands of customers when they want it and where they want it. Essentially, distribution involves moving the product from the producer, through a series of middlemen, and into the hands of the customer (generally the ultimate consumer).
All the functions performed by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers that are related to moving the product and its title through the 'channel of distribution' are considered to be channel-related functions.
What is A Channel of Distribution?
A "channel of distribution" is the totality of people and entire organizations that are involved in moving the product from point of production to point of ultimate consumption.
The channel of distribution certainly consists of wholesalers and retailers. However, the manufacturer (at one end) and the consumer (at the other end) are also considered to be part of the channel.
Which Distribution Channel Will They Use?
Two types of channel of distribution methods are available. Indirect distribution involves distributing your product by the use of an intermediary for example a manufacturer selling to a wholesaler and then on to the retailer.. Direct distribution involves distributing direct from a manufacturer to the consumer For example Dell Computers providing directly to its target custmers. The advantage of direct distribution is that it gives a manufacturer complete control over their product.
Distribution Strategies
Depending on the type of product being distributed there are three common distribution strategies available:
1. Intensive distribution Used commonly to distribute low priced or impulse purchase products eg chocolates, soft drinks.
2. Exclusive distribution Involves limiting distribution to a single outlet. The product is usually highly priced, and requires the intermediary to place much detail in its sell. An example of would be the sale of vehicles through exclusive dealers.
3. Selective Distribution A small number of retail outlets are chosen to distribute the product. Selective distribution is common with products such as computers, televisions household appliances, where consumers are willing to shop around and where manufacturers want a large geographical spread.
If a manufacturer decides to adopt an exclusive or selective strategy they should select a intermediary which has experience of handling similar products, credible and is known by the target audience.
Distribution or "Place"
Distribution, or "place," involves getting the product into the hands of customers when they want it and where they want it. Essentially, distribution involves moving the product from the producer, through a series of middlemen, and into the hands of the customer (generally the ultimate consumer).
All the functions performed by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers that are related to moving the product and its title through the 'channel of distribution' are considered to be channel-related functions.
What is A Channel of Distribution?
A "channel of distribution" is the totality of people and entire organizations that are involved in moving the product from point of production to point of ultimate consumption.
The channel of distribution certainly consists of wholesalers and retailers. However, the manufacturer (at one end) and the consumer (at the other end) are also considered to be part of the channel.