dealer networks

Retail distribution systems

Dealer networks are the interconnected systems of authorized retailers or distributors that sell a manufacturer's products.

Automakers maintain dealer networks across regions; franchise agreements govern how the dealer network operates.

The term extends to any organized distribution chain: pharmaceutical dealer networks, equipment dealer networks.

In illicit contexts, it may describe drug distribution systems.

Related

delivery schedules · sales territories · contract · handshake deal · customer acquisition · cartel · middlemen · inventory management · loyalty programs · showroom · floor plan · territory · regional manager · sales · transportation networks · customer · warranty services · lead generation

Opposites
sales channel structure

dealer networksdirect sales

Selling straight to consumers

direct-to-consumer · factory direct · factory outlets · door-to-door sales · direct selling

organizational structure

dealer networksbranch offices

Remote corporate locations

market organization

dealer networksclassified ads

Brief paid notices

flea markets · garage sales · private sales · barter · black market

Family

network, dealer, networking, dealership

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Top 500,000
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