MKT-315 TOPIC 6 QUIZ REVIEW. Questions and Answers. Complete Solutions Guide.

 Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. Thoughts & Reflections  Distribution encompasses the processes and organizations that move products and services from manufacturers and service providers to consumers.  A distribution channel can be one or more organizations from manufacturer to retailer that add value as they move finished products and services to consumers. ◦ Distribution channels are made up of manufacturing companies and the intermediaries distribute products and services to consumers. What is Distribution?  Two basic forms of channel structures in distribution: ◦ Direct Distribution Channel: A channel structure in which the manufacturer chooses to sell products directly to businesses or consumers without using intermediaries, other than shipping companies to deliver the merchandise. ◦ Indirect Distribution Channel: A channel structure in which the manufacturer chooses to sell products to wholesalers who in turn resell to retailers or to retailers directly. The retailers then resell the products to businesses or consumers.