1. Distribution channels
Functions provided by facilitators are generally necessary, while others merely assist the process. Generally, zero-level (direct) up to three-level (with agents/brokers, wholesalers, and retailers) channels are possible; for industrial products up to two-level (agents, and industrial distributors) channels are typical. ... Whether this is beneficial (in reducing costs) or not depends on the type of product; large or incompatible product shipments cannot be more cheaply transported together, highly competitive producers cannot (or would not want to) use the same advertiser or broker. .....
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