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Showing 1 to 20 of 57 for “"Distribution Channels"”.
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Three essays on distribution channels and pricing strategy
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A study of partnership models in distribution channels
… the relationship with dealers over multiple distribution channels in order to solve this issue. Through trials and errors the oil companies managed to have dealers under their control by vertical integration, but the vertical integration did not result in positive impact for either the oil …
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An industry perspective of travel and tourism distribution channels
… external influences affecting travel and tourism distribution channels in Australia. Particular reference is paid to the issue of whether the retail travel agent and the tour wholesaler will retain their respective roles as major distribution intermediaries. The external influences identified for …
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The evolution of airline distribution channels and their effects on revenue management performance
… have led to numerous changes in airline ticket distribution strategies. For example, the use of websites for booking and ticketing air travel continues to increase, and the Internet is often cited as the preferred model for a low-cost distribution channel. At the same time, Network Revenue …
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The Journey from Supplier to End Customer: Exploring the Dynamics of Supply Chain and Distribution Channels in the Hospitality Industry
… intermediary role in the two-sided travel distribution market. A critical factor that enhances a firm's competitive advantage is innovation. Yet, the analysis of innovation in the OTA context is scarce. The main objective of the second part of this dissertation is to fill this gap and …
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Assessment of Sales Services Quality in Relation to Outsourced Marketing Distribution Channels in Beverage Manufacturing Companies: The Case of Coca Cola Kwanza Dar Es Salaam
… quality in relation to outsourced marketing distribution channels in beverage manufacturing companies, the case of Coca Cola Kwanza Dar es salaam. The assessment included specifically product delivery lead time, means of distribution and other variables having impacts on sales service …
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Distribution strategies in emerging markets : case studies in Latin America
Defining sales and distribution schemes to serve a Latin American country is more of an art than science. The process of designing and selecting distribution channels is quite challenging and it demands an in-depth understanding of the market. The fact that most Latin American countries are …
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Revamping luxury : mass customization applied to the luxury goods market
… consumers, products, marketing and branding, and distribution channels. It then presents Mass Customization as a solution by giving concrete examples of its application at each stage in the value chain with a focus on the apparel and leather goods segments.
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Determinants of Foreign Production by United States Food Processing Firms: A Firm-Level Analysis
… regions, while marketing strength and access to distribution channels were key in higher income regions. Several methodological challenges are addressed, and the thesis identifies potentially fruitful areas for further research on determinants on foreign production.
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Unlocking value in healthcare delivery channels
… understand the key cost drivers of their current distribution channel and to explore the impact that a shift to an alternative distribution channel would have from a financial and operational standpoint. We first conducted a literature review to examine the existing research on costing …
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Factors that affect the electronic distribution channel structure
… are doing business. When designing electronic distribution channels, managers have to decide to what extent should the distribution function be performed within the boundaries of their firms. This research identifies the factors that explain such channel structure, based on transaction cost …
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Open source building alliance ecology : the Internet framework for consumer driven participative design
… Rothfuss, 2002), and limitations of product distribution channels, a new participative Open Source platform for transforming building design processes and economics is suggested (Larson et al., 2004). This thesis reexamines the basic assumptions of how building products are distributed …
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Innovation in medical devices : a case study of the coronary stent
… clinical institutions and purchasing groups form distribution channels. This case study of the coronary stent industry provides an additional data point to compare actual industry practice against theory.
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The Criterion of Quality: A Paratextual Analysis of the Criterion Collection in the Age of Digital Distribution
<p>In 2011, home-video distribution company, The Criterion Collection, teamed up with streaming-content provider Hulu, extending their business model to include online streaming to subscribers through Hulu Plus. With the rise of Over-The-Top (OTT) media distribution services into the at-home …
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Incentive and coordination issues in the mobile banking industry of Pakistan
… this opportunity. The study also looks at the distribution channels for these firms and identifies some of the challenges the design of channels may result in. The thesis ends by making some recommendations on how these frictions and tensions may be minimized.
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How Kirin can maximize the synergies of its group companies to attain sustainable growth
… Oceania markets. Following consolidation of its distribution channels and plant networks in the target region through successful strategic alliances with Lion Nathan Ltd. and Sun Miguel Corporation, Kirin Group has now grown into a large corporate group. However, history is full of examples of …
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The Impact of Information Technology on the Retail Pharmacy Industry
… and as a basis for the vertical integration of distribution channels through the development of interorganizational claims processing systems. This impact is explored by examining IT utilization and its perceived effects at the retail pharmacy level and through an examination of the information …
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Ship-Pack Optimization to Minimize Fulfillment Costs from Manufacturing to Customer
… for companies to reduce operations cost in their distribution system. Cost elements including transportation costs between manufacturing and distribution, transportation costs between distribution and customer, distribution center labor costs, and distribution box costs are all influenced by the …
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Business plan for the frozen food industry in Morocco
… including the sales tactics, the choice of the distribution channels the hiring plan for the first few years. The last section of the business plan presents the financial projections along with the assumptions on which the forecasts are based.
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Analysis of the Digital Direct-to-Customer channel in Insurance
… changes have led to the development of multiple distribution channels in the insurance industry. As competition in insurance markets is intensifying, cost savings and customer retention has become critical, forcing insurers to look for ways to drive sales and customer convenience while keeping …
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