Direct Distribution
In a direct distribution, the business is both this and the distributor
Manufacturer
The letter E in e-commerce stands for this word
electronic
This huge company named after a rainforest is a prime example of hybrid distribution
Amazon
These large locations all over highlands county, which distribute oranges and orange juice through a third party are a good example of a wholesaler
orange groves
The owner is here, making and distributing the product with the staff
on-site
In e-commerce, products are sold here, worldwide
online
Increasing the number of places to buy will raise these types of costs
fulfillment
Wholesalers may buy product this way, which means a lot at a time
bulk
Often, products without these are distributed directly, such as by watchmakers or jewelry
expiration dates
Because there is no storefront, overhead is lower and this is cheaper
advertising
This type of store may see fewer customers if you're online
brick-and-mortar
You know longer have direct contact with these people
customers
Customer contact also means direct feedback on a product which is helpful for this
A distribution channel for e-commerce can change according to this
consumer demand
Having more of these to sell through increases revenue opportunities
channels
In some cases, these companies in the channel represent more than one product and may not rank your product highly
distibutors
Direct distribution can limit the reach of the product, resulting in fewer of these
sales and profits
A lack of this is considered one of the biggest disadvantages of e-commerce
customer contact
In hybrid distributions the customer can learn about the product on a variety of these
platforms
A benefit is that they can absorb these types of costs (pick 2)
marketing, sales, storage and shipping