The distribution channel
Example: Distribution channel defines path goods take to market
Definition
"The distribution channel" refers to the route or path through which goods or services travel from the producer or manufacturer to the final consumer or user. It involves intermediaries such as wholesalers, retailers, and agents that facilitate the transfer and availability of products in the market.
Etymology
The term "distribution channel" combines 'distribution', from the Latin 'distributio', meaning 'division or arrangement', and 'channel', derived from Old French 'canal', meaning 'a waterway or conduit'. Together, they metaphorically describe a pathway through which goods flow from producers to consumers.
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"The distribution channel" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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