Distribution channels : understanding and managing channels to market / Julian Dent.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

How to get the best out of this book--The business of getting products and services to market--The role of the distributor--How the distributor business model works--Margins and profitability--Working capital--Productivity--Sustainability--Managing growth--How to sell to distributors--The roles of the final-tier trade channel players works-- Sales and utilization--Gross margin and recoverabilty--Working capital management--Value creation and growth--How to sell to final-tier trade channel players--The role of retailers--How to retail business model works--The measures that matter and how to manage with them--How to sell to retailers--Why franchise--How the franchised business model works--How to sell franchised systems.