SCM and The place-distribution decision

is the network of all the individuals,organizations, resources, activities and technologyinvolved in the creation and sale of a product. It encompasses everything from the delivery ofsource materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.

Types of Distribution Decision

combine elements of bothdirect and indirect channels. In this case, the companyuses both its own direct distribution channels andexternal intermediaries to reach the market

The strategy of acquiring other companies thatreside along a similar area of the supply chain.

A strategy that allows a company to streamlineits operations by taking direct ownership ofvarious stages of its production process ratherthan relying on external contractors orsuppliers.

scm strategies:

3 types of supply chain strategies

factors affecting distribution decisions

Distribution is reserved to one store chain

which is not part of distribution decision strategies?

• intensive distribution

• inclusive distribution

• selective distribution

• exclusive distribution