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CHAIN OF DISTRIBUTION - KCSE BUSINESS STUDIES NOTES, AUDIOVISUALS, QUESTION AND ANSWER

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CHAIN OF DISTRIBUTION

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:
  1. explain the meaning of distribution
  2. describe the various channels of distribution
  3. discuss the role of intermediaries in the distribution chain
  4. discuss the factors which may influence choice of a distribution channel.
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​CONTENT

  1. Meaning o f distribution
  2. Channels of distribution
  3. Intermediaries in the distribution chain
  4. Distribution of various products
  5. Choosing a distribution channel

Introduction

Channels of distribution are the paths that goods and or services follow from the producers to the final users.
The persons involved in the distribution of goods from the producer to consumer are called middlemen or intermediaries.
There are different channels that different products follow. Some of the channels include the following:
  1. Producer to agent to wholesaler to retailer to consumer.
  2. Producer to co – operative society to marketing board to wholesaler to retailer to consumer.
  3. Producer to marketing board to wholesaler to retailer to consumer.
  4. Producer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer.
  5. Producer to wholesaler to consumer
  6. Producer to retailer to consumer
  7. Producer to consumer

Costs incurred by middlemen while distributing goods

  1. Buying costs. They incur this cost by paying for them from the producers or other middlemen.
  2. Transport cost. Some middlemen do transport goods from the producer to other middlemen or to the final users.
  3. Storage costs. Middlemen do keep the goods until their demand arises. This will therefore require them to hire or construct their own warehouses.
  4. Advertising or marketing costs. Some middlemen do carry out marketing of goods on behalf of the producers and other middlemen. In the process, they pay for such services.
  5. Insurance costs. Middlemen do insure the goods they are trading in to ensure compensation in the event of loss.
  6. Operation costs. Middlemen just like other businesses do incur operating costs such as salaries to employees, electricity, maintenance among others.
  7. Preparation costs. Some middlemen to prepare goods before they are sold to the consumers. Such activities include packing, assembling and blending. They have to meet such costs on behalf the producer, other middlemen and consumers.

Roles of Middlemen

The following are some the roles performed by middlemen in the chain of distribution
  1. Bulk accumulation (assembling). They similar goods from different producers in small quantities and then offering the large amount gathered to buyers who may want to buy in large volumes.
  2. Reducing transactions. The interactions between the producers and the consumers will be reduced since the middlemen are the ones who will be communicating to the consumers.
  3. Bulk breaking. They buy in large quantities and then sell in small quantities as desired by the consumers.
  4. Risk taking. They assume all the risks related with the movement of goods from the producers to the consumers. Such risks include theft, damages, loss due to bad debts.
  5. Finance provision. Middlemen provide finance to the producers by buying goods in large quantities and paying for them in time.
  6. Provision of information. Middlemen gather market information from the consumers then pass to the producers who in turn produce goods in line with the tastes of consumers.
  7. Marketing/product promotion. Middlemen are involved in marketing of goods hence stimulating the interest of consumers.
  8. Provision of transport. Middlemen do transport goods from the producers up to the where the consumers can access them. Both the producers and consumers are hence relieved of transport costs.
  9. Storage
  10. Variety provision
  11. Availing goods to consumers

Factors to Consider Before Selecting a Distribution Channel

Factors that influence the choice of a distribution channel include the following:
  1. Product nature. Perishable products should be sold directly to the consumers because delays may result to losses since they go bad fast. In addition, bulky products need direct selling in order to reduce transportation and stock handling costs.
  2. Nature of the market. Where the market is concentrated in one area, direct selling is appropriate. A longer channel of distribution is preferred where the market is widely spread.
  3. Role of intermediary. The channel chosen should be able to perform the services related to the product being sold e.g. for technical goods, the middleman should be able to offer technical support to the customers.
  4. Resources and size of the firm/producer. If the producer is small, then direct selling would be appropriate. Large firms with sufficient financial resources can opt for long channels of distribution.
  5. Channels used by competitors. If a firm wants its products to compete with those of the competitors, then is it prudent to use similar channels. A firm that wants to avoid competition should use a different channel of distribution.
  6. Government policy. The channel chosen should be able to meet government regulations such as all middlemen distributing pharmaceutical products must be recognized by the relevant government bodies (Pharmacy and Poisons Board).
  7. Marketing risks. In the event the firm wants to avoid risks related to distribution, it will opt for middlemen.
  8. Questions

Question and Answer

  • 1. ​Identify the type of utility created in the following circumstances
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  • 2. State four roles played by intermediaries in the chain of distribution
  • 3. Highlight four consequences of eliminating a wholesaler from a chain of distribution
  • 4. Outline four factors used to determine the distribution of Omo, as a common household detergent in Kenya
  • 5. State four circumstances under which it would be advisable for a manufacturer to sell directly to consumers
  • 6. Dady a traders at Kibigori trading centre wishes to import goods from Brand kamp , a Germany. Describe four channels of distribution that Dady’s goods are likely to take to reach his consumers at Kibgori
  • 7. Kenya co-operative creameries (KCC) sell its dairy products directly to retailers. Highlight four factors that were considered in the choice of this channel of Distribution

aNSWERS

QUESTION 1
ACTIVITY
UTILITY
Carpentry
Form
Selling bread to students
Possession
Warehousing of goods imported
Time
Carriage of cargo to the market
Place
QUESTION 2
  • Reducing transaction between producers and consumers
  • Breaking bulk
  • Accumulating bulk
  • Taking of holding goods
  • Providing finance to producers
  • Product promotion
  • Transporting goods
  • Storage goods
QUESTION 3
  • Reduces the range of goods offered to the retailers
  • Reduces the cost of goods acquired by retailers
  • Lowers the price of goods because of reduction in the length of distribution
QUESTION 4
  • Preparing to meet customers/locating prospective customers
  • Opening sale/presenting the product
  • Handling objections
  • Closing of sales
QUESTION 5
  • Where the commodity is perishable
  • Where the commodity is a service
  • Where the use of the commodity requires demonstration
  • Where the quantity of the commodity is small
  • Where technical advice is required
  • Where immediate feed back is required
  • Where the law requires to be done so
QUESTION 6
  1. Brand Kamp/ Exporter - Consumer
  2. Exporter / Brand Kamp-Government agent –Wholesaler- Consumer
  3. Exporter/ Brand Kamp-Government Agent – Wholesaler- Retail – Consumer
  4. Exporter / Brand Kamp-Wholesaler- Consumer
  5. Exporter / Brand Kamp- Import agent – Consumer
QUESTION 7
  • Nature of products - perishable
  • Availability of the channel
  • The cost of the channel
  • Channels used by competitors
  • Market concentration not in use area
  • Spread of the risk
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