Channel Management
Objectives
- Describe the nature and scope of physical distribution
- Identify transportation systems and services that move products from manufacturers to consumers
- Name the different kinds of transportation service companies
Turn in your text book to page 512. Look at the picture and read the text at the bottom.
Having a product people want to buy is only part of being successful in business. You also must be able to get it to them when they want it, and at a reasonable cost.
What factors might affect transportation costs?
What do you think is the most expensive way of shipping an item such as a laptop computer?
What might be the least expensive?
So what is channel management?
How do tariffs affect international trade?
When you have a product to sell, it's going to be important to be able to get your product or service into the hands of the customer. Today we are going to look at some ways to make that happen.
Types of Transportation Systems
On your own paper give the characteristics and types of products transportedof the following systems from the information given in the textbook. (pages 515-523)
- Trucking
- Common Carriers
- Contract Carriers
- Private Carriers
- Exempt Carriers
- Railroads
- Marine Shipping
- Pipelines
- Air Cargo Services
Use the graphic organizer provided to list the advantages and disadvantages of different types of transportation modes.
Alternative: Make a copy of the tables linked here (2 pages) and complete with the above information. Email completed doc to julie6davis@gmail.com with #18 Distribution as the subject.
Alternative: Make a copy of the tables linked here (2 pages) and complete with the above information. Email completed doc to julie6davis@gmail.com with #18 Distribution as the subject.
Objectives Reached?
What is the nature and scope of physical distribution?
What are different transportation systems that move products from manufacturers to consumers?
Can you name the different kinds of transportation service companies?
