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Chapter 10
Managing Business Marketing Channels
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The alternative paths to business market customers
The critical role of industrial distributors and manufacturer s’
representatives in marketing channels
The central component of channel design
Requirements for successful channel strategy
Chapter Outline
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Channel structure must be designed to accomplish marketing
objectives
Business marketer must manage the channel to achieve
prescribed goals once channel structure has been specified
Dimensions of Channel Component
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Numerous alternatives
Differences in marketing goals
Need for separate and concurrent channels due to diverse
business market segments
Challenges in Selecting the Channel
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Link between the manufacturer and the customer
Accomplishes all the tasks necessary to get the product/service
to market
Tasks can be performed by the manufacturer or be delegated
throughout the channel
Channel of Distribution
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Channel Tasks
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Making contact with potential buyers
Negotiating
Contracting
Transferring title
Communicating
Arranging financing
Servicing the product
Providing local inventory, transportation, and storage
Figure 10.1 - B2B Marketing Channels
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Large and well defined customers
Customers insisting on direct sales
Sales involving extensive negotiations
Selling has to be controlled to:
Ensure that total product package is properly implemented
Guarantee a quick response to market conditions
Complex product and sales opportunities and highly customized
solutions
Feasibility of Direct Sales Approach
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Need for Indirect Distribution
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Fragmented and widely dispersed markets
Prevalence of low transaction amounts
Purchase of a number of items in one transaction
Figure 10.2 - Typical Sales Cycle: Tasks Performed Throughout
the Sales Process
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Figure 10.3 - Multichannel Integration Map: Simple Example of
High-coverage Partnering Model
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Provide a valuable tool for:
Coordinating sales channel activities
Managing crucial connections and exchange between the
activities
Assist in IT-driven channel coordination with no loss of
information
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems
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Participants in the Business Marketing Channel
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Industrial distributors
Manufacturers’ representatives
Small, independent businesses serving narrow geographic
markets
Full-service intermediaries who take title to the products they
sell
Most pervasive and heavily used for maintenance, repair, and
operations (MRO) supplies
Distributors
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Employ both inside and outside salespersons
Outside - Making regular calls on customers and handling
normal account servicing and technical assistance
Inside - Taking telephone orders, processing orders, and
scheduling delivery
Larger distributors achieve operating economies
Automating the operations to significantly reduce the sales and
general administrative expenses
Distributors (continued)
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Functions of Distributors
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Having products readily available
Serving as manufacturer’s selling arm
Providing credit
Offering wide product assortments
Delivering goods
Offering technical advice
Meeting emergency requirements
Services Provided by Distributors
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Supply chain and inventory management
Automatic replenishment
Product assembly
In-plant stores
Design services
Classification of Distributors
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General-line distributors
Stock an extensive variety of products
Specialists
Focus on one line or on a few related lines
Combination house
Operates in industrial and consumer markets
Depends on the manufacturer’s requirements and the needs of
target customer segments
General-line distributor offers the advantage of one-stop
purchasing
Specialist provides the manufacturer with a high level of
technical capability and a well-developed understanding of
complex customer requirements
E-collaboration - Critical strategic force in the managing
channel relationships
Choosing a Distributor
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Work independently
Represent several companies in the same geographic area
Sell noncompeting but complementary products
Have expert product knowledge combined with a keen
understanding of the markets and customer needs
Give the business marketer more control as the firm maintains
title and possession of the goods
Manufacturers’ Representatives
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Act as manufacturers’ selling arm
Making contact with customers
Writing and following up on orders
Linking the manufacturer with the industrial end users
Offer technical advice while enhancing the customer’s leverage
with suppliers
Are paid a commission on sales
Develop their field experience while working as salespersons
for manufacturers
Manufacturers’ Representatives (continued)
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In small, medium-sized, and large firms
In conditions of limited market potential
To service distributors when a manufacturer sells through
hundreds of distributors
To reduce overhead costs
Need for Manufacturers’ Reps
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Different market segments require different channel structures
Distinct approaches
Large accounts are called on by the firm’s own sales force
Distributors handle small repeat orders
Manufacturers’ reps develop the medium-sized firm market
Differences in purchase behavior
Factors Influencing the Choice of Intermediaries
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Dynamic process of developing new channels where none
existed and modifying existing channels
Best conceptualized as a series of stages that the business
marketing manager must complete
Specifies the structure that provides the highest probability of
achieving the firm’s objectives
Focuses on channel structure
Channel Design
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Refers to the underlying framework
Number of channel levels
Number and types of intermediaries
Linkages among channel members
Channel Structure
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Figure 10.4 - Channel Design Process
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Figure 10.5 - Customers Drive the Channel Design Process
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Selecting good channel participants and making sure that all
tasks and obligations are assigned and understood
Motivating members to perform tasks necessary to achieve
channel objectives
Controlling inter-channel conflict
Controlling and evaluating performance
Channel Administration Process
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Ongoing process
Through one of the following options
Discussions with company salespeople and existing or potential
customers
Trade sources
Selection of Channel Members
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Beginning with the understanding that the channel relationship
is a partnership
Developing a trusting relationship with the reps
Improving communication through recognition programs,
product training, and consultation
Informing the reps of plans, detailing objectives, and providing
positive feedback
Specifying the cooperative efforts each firm requires of its
partner
Motivating Channel Members
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Bringing in distributors or reps for the purposes of:
Reviewing distribution policy
Developing marketing strategy
Supplying industry intelligence
Providing compensation policies that meet industry and
competitive standards
Motivating Channel Members (continued)
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Ways to Control Conflict
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Channel-wide committees
Joint goal setting
Cooperative programs involving a number of marketing strategy
elements
Effectively cooperating within the channel
Offering benefits and resources that are superior to what other
partners could offer
Aligning oneself with other firms that have similar corporate
values
Sharing valuable information on expectations, markets, and
performance
Refraining from taking advantage of one’s partners
Building Trust and Commitment
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0Chapter 10Managing Business Marketing Channels

  • 1. 0 Chapter 10 Managing Business Marketing Channels © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. 12e The alternative paths to business market customers The critical role of industrial distributors and manufacturer s’ representatives in marketing channels The central component of channel design Requirements for successful channel strategy Chapter Outline 0
  • 2. © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Channel structure must be designed to accomplish marketing objectives Business marketer must manage the channel to achieve prescribed goals once channel structure has been specified Dimensions of Channel Component © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Numerous alternatives Differences in marketing goals Need for separate and concurrent channels due to diverse
  • 3. business market segments Challenges in Selecting the Channel 0 © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Link between the manufacturer and the customer Accomplishes all the tasks necessary to get the product/service to market Tasks can be performed by the manufacturer or be delegated throughout the channel Channel of Distribution 0
  • 4. © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Channel Tasks © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Making contact with potential buyers Negotiating Contracting
  • 5. Transferring title Communicating Arranging financing Servicing the product Providing local inventory, transportation, and storage Figure 10.1 - B2B Marketing Channels
  • 6. © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Large and well defined customers Customers insisting on direct sales Sales involving extensive negotiations Selling has to be controlled to: Ensure that total product package is properly implemented Guarantee a quick response to market conditions Complex product and sales opportunities and highly customized solutions Feasibility of Direct Sales Approach © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Need for Indirect Distribution
  • 7. © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Fragmented and widely dispersed markets Prevalence of low transaction amounts Purchase of a number of items in one transaction Figure 10.2 - Typical Sales Cycle: Tasks Performed Throughout the Sales Process
  • 8. © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Figure 10.3 - Multichannel Integration Map: Simple Example of High-coverage Partnering Model © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Provide a valuable tool for: Coordinating sales channel activities Managing crucial connections and exchange between the
  • 9. activities Assist in IT-driven channel coordination with no loss of information Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems 0 © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Participants in the Business Marketing Channel © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed
  • 10. with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Industrial distributors Manufacturers’ representatives Small, independent businesses serving narrow geographic markets Full-service intermediaries who take title to the products they sell Most pervasive and heavily used for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies Distributors 0 © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed
  • 11. with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Employ both inside and outside salespersons Outside - Making regular calls on customers and handling normal account servicing and technical assistance Inside - Taking telephone orders, processing orders, and scheduling delivery Larger distributors achieve operating economies Automating the operations to significantly reduce the sales and general administrative expenses Distributors (continued) 0 © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Functions of Distributors
  • 12. © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Having products readily available Serving as manufacturer’s selling arm Providing credit Offering wide product assortments Delivering goods Offering technical advice Meeting emergency requirements
  • 13. Services Provided by Distributors 0 © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use.
  • 14. Supply chain and inventory management Automatic replenishment Product assembly In-plant stores Design services Classification of Distributors
  • 15. © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. General-line distributors Stock an extensive variety of products Specialists Focus on one line or on a few related lines Combination house Operates in industrial and consumer markets
  • 16. Depends on the manufacturer’s requirements and the needs of target customer segments General-line distributor offers the advantage of one-stop purchasing Specialist provides the manufacturer with a high level of technical capability and a well-developed understanding of complex customer requirements E-collaboration - Critical strategic force in the managing channel relationships Choosing a Distributor 0 © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in w hole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use.
  • 17. Work independently Represent several companies in the same geographic area Sell noncompeting but complementary products Have expert product knowledge combined with a keen understanding of the markets and customer needs Give the business marketer more control as the firm maintains title and possession of the goods Manufacturers’ Representatives 0 © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Act as manufacturers’ selling arm Making contact with customers Writing and following up on orders Linking the manufacturer with the industrial end users Offer technical advice while enhancing the customer’s leverage with suppliers Are paid a commission on sales Develop their field experience while working as salespersons for manufacturers
  • 18. Manufacturers’ Representatives (continued) 0 © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. In small, medium-sized, and large firms In conditions of limited market potential To service distributors when a manufacturer sells through hundreds of distributors To reduce overhead costs Need for Manufacturers’ Reps 0
  • 19. © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Different market segments require different channel structures Distinct approaches Large accounts are called on by the firm’s own sales force Distributors handle small repeat orders Manufacturers’ reps develop the medium-sized firm market Differences in purchase behavior Factors Influencing the Choice of Intermediaries © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Dynamic process of developing new channels where none existed and modifying existing channels Best conceptualized as a series of stages that the business marketing manager must complete
  • 20. Specifies the structure that provides the highest probability of achieving the firm’s objectives Focuses on channel structure Channel Design © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Refers to the underlying framework Number of channel levels Number and types of intermediaries Linkages among channel members Channel Structure © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole
  • 21. or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Figure 10.4 - Channel Design Process © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Figure 10.5 - Customers Drive the Channel Design Process © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole
  • 22. or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Selecting good channel participants and making sure that all tasks and obligations are assigned and understood Motivating members to perform tasks necessary to achieve channel objectives Controlling inter-channel conflict Controlling and evaluating performance Channel Administration Process 0 © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Ongoing process Through one of the following options Discussions with company salespeople and existing or potential customers Trade sources
  • 23. Selection of Channel Members © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Beginning with the understanding that the channel relationship is a partnership Developing a trusting relationship with the reps Improving communication through recognition programs, product training, and consultation Informing the reps of plans, detailing objectives, and providing positive feedback Specifying the cooperative efforts each firm requires of its partner Motivating Channel Members 0
  • 24. © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Bringing in distributors or reps for the purposes of: Reviewing distribution policy Developing marketing strategy Supplying industry intelligence Providing compensation policies that meet industry and competitive standards Motivating Channel Members (continued) 0 © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use.
  • 25. Ways to Control Conflict © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use. Channel-wide committees Joint goal setting Cooperative programs involving a number of marketing strategy elements Effectively cooperating within the channel
  • 26. Offering benefits and resources that are superior to what other partners could offer Aligning oneself with other firms that have similar corporate values Sharing valuable information on expectations, markets, and performance Refraining from taking advantage of one’s partners Building Trust and Commitment © 2017 Cengage Learning®. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password- protected website or school-approved learning management system for classroom use.