Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Marketing

Question:
Mail order selling is a __ channel of distribution.
Options:
Direct
Indirect
Sole
Can be direct or Indirect both
Correct Answer:
Direct
Explanation:
Direct Channel (Zero Level): The most simple and the shortest mode of distribution is direct distribution, where in the goods are made directly available by the manufacturers to customers, without involving any intermediary. This is also called zero level channel. A straight and direct relationship is established between the manufacturer and the customer. For example, when a manufacturer sells his goods through his own retail outlets (e.g., Mc Donald, Bata); it is referred to as direct channel. Similarly, mail order selling, internet selling and selling through own sales force, (e.g., Eureka Forbes) are example of direct selling or zero level channel.