Name: Lina Oktavia
Class : D3 MTU A
NIM : 223115026
In principle, distribution management policies can be
grouped into seven categories:
- Structure of Distribution Channels
- · Distribution Scope
- · Multiple Distribution Channels
- · Modification of Distribution Channels
- · Distribution strategy
- · Control of Distribution Channels
- · Conflict management in distribution channels
Structure of
Distribution Channels
There are four methods that can be selected in order to
determine the structure of alternative distribution channels, namely:
q Postponement
Speculation Theory
q Goods
Approach
q Financial Approach
q Other Considerations
Distribution Scope
The goal is to serve the market with minimal costs but can
create the image of the product accordance with the expectations.
There are three kinds of distribution coverage are:
Exclusive distribution, Intensive distribution, Selective distribution
Multiple Distribution
Channels
Multiple distribution channels is using more than one
distribution channel to serve multiple customer segments. The goal is to get
optimal access to each segment.
There are two types of multiple distribution channels,
namely: Complementary channels & Competitive channel
o
Complementary channels
The goal is to reach market segments that can not be served by existing
distribution channels.
o
Competitive Channel
The
purpose of this strategy is to increase sales by selling products of other
companies.
Distribution Strategy
Distribution planning related to sales force fleet,
delivery, logistics costs, administrative and other divisions within the
company. Tactics to win the battle of distribution:
Þ
Offensive strategy
Þ
Frontal Attack
Þ
Flanking Attack
Þ
Enrichment attack
Þ
Bypass Attack
Þ
Guerrilla Attack
Control of
Distribution Channels
Conventional marketing channels typically consist from
manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers.
Control agents can be done by evaluating the performance of
an agency such as the achievement of targets, the salesperson's ability and
other aspects.
Conflict management
in distribution channels
Things that need to be taken to avoid a conflict between the
principal agent is
Þ
Create a policy standard for the agency in
writing
Þ
Communicate each policy
Þ
Involve agents in making a program or in the determination
of the target
Conflict is the conflict can be divided into two that are
vertical and horizontal conflicts
