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L E A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S
Understand the importance of marketing
channels and supply chain management.
Understand the difference between direct
and indirect marketing channels.
Describe how marketing channels are
managed.
Describe the flow of information and
merchandise in the marketing channel.
Supply Chain and Channel Management
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
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Marketing Channels Add Value
Reduce number of
transactions
Increase value for
consumers
More efficient and
effective
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeK5ZjtpO-M
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Marketing Channel Management Affects
Other Aspects of Marketing
Fulfilling delivery promises
Meeting customer expectations
Reliant on an efficient supply chain
Courtesy Zara International, Inc. Courtesy Zara International, Inc.
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Types of Vertical Marketing Systems
Administered
vertical
marketing
system
Corporate
vertical
marketing
system
Contractual
vertical
marketing
system
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Managing Marketing Channels and Supply
Chains Through Strategic Relationships
Strategic
Relationships
Mutual Trust
Open
Communications
Common Goals
Interdependence
Credible
Commitments
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CHECK YOURSELF
1. What is the difference between an indirect and
a direct marketing channel?
2. What are the differences among the three
types of vertical marketing systems?
3. How do firms develop strong strategic
partnerships with their marketing channel
partners?
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CHECK YOURSELF
1. What are the marketing channel links
associated with each information flow?
2. How do marketing channel members use data
warehouses to make decisions?
3. What is EDI and how is it used?
4. Why do some marketing channels use VMI,
while others do not?
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The Distribution Center
Shipping to store
Preparing to ship
Getting Merchandise Floor Ready
Storing and Cross-Docking
Receiving and checking using UPC and RFID
Management of inbound transportation
ABC News Segment
on a Walgreens Warehouse
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CHECK YOURSELF
1. How does merchandise flow through a typical
marketing channel?
2. Why have just-in-time supply chain systems
become so popular?