Which of the following will not be considered in choosing a channel of distribution?

A.

Nature of product

B.

Preferences of consumers

C.

Volume of sales

D.

Quality of product

Correct answer is D

The quality of the product being sold is not a factor to consider when choosing to either sell directly to consumers or to go through middlemen.

Some of the factors to consider include

  • The Nature of the Product
  • The Nature of the market
  • The Nature of Middlemen
  • The nature and size of the manufacturing unit
  • Government Regulations and Policies
  • Competition