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PLACE
This all about the distribution of the product to the customer.
How the firm gets it’s product to the market.
CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION
PRODUCER
CONSUMER
E.g. Farm Shop, Selling Online
1. Direct Method
2. Modern Method
PRODUCER
RETAILER
CONSUMER
3. Traditional Method
WHOLESALER
PRODUCER
RETAILER
CONSUMER
Some products may be sold through agents.
Agents provide a link between the buyer and the seller in exchange for a commission.
Could be used to enter a foreign market, where a local agent would have more knowledge of the area
Brokers may also be used in the distribution channel.
They tend to be used in markets such as insurance and share dealing.
Why use them?
Buys in bulk – saves manufacturer money Bear the risk of holding stock Will break down bulk into smaller numbers Provides advice to producer on what is selling
well.
However, the use of a wholesaler makes it expensive on the customer.
WHOLESALERS
Perform 4 functions:
breaks down bulk supplies provides information to consumers stores goods and prepares them for sale physically sells to the consumer
RETAILERS
Independent Retailers Multiple chains – Boots Supermarkets Co-operatives Department Stores – Jenners Specialist Stores – B&Q Franchises.
TYPES OF RETAILERS
SELLING DIRECT Cutting out the middle man will save
money
Mail Order – catalogues Direct-response adverts Telephone selling Television selling Selling online
WHICH METHOD? Must take into consideration 4 things:
1. THE PRODUCT
May be perishable Physical dimensions Depth of technology used Volume of sales
2. THE MARKET
The size of the market – larger markets need more channels
Appropriateness of the outlet
Time period of the market
3. LEGAL RESTRICTIONS
Tobacco Alcohol Prescription Drugs Gambling Laws in other countries
4. THE COMPANY
Use of economies of scale – the advantages of being big.
May have ownership of ALL parts of place. E.g. makes, distributes and retails its own products.