Evaluation of distribution strategies for the personal computers industry.

This research attempts to determine the most suitable form of distribution strategy for a firm in the PC industry. Two contrasting strategies, the direct distribution and hierarchical strategies are evaluated using a simulation model. Under the conditions set in the model, the results show that the...

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Main Authors: Chua, Hui Hoon., Lim, Joseph Sey Yong., Tian, Hui Peng.
Other Authors: Bhatnagar, Rohit
Format: Final Year Project
Published: 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/8396
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
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Summary:This research attempts to determine the most suitable form of distribution strategy for a firm in the PC industry. Two contrasting strategies, the direct distribution and hierarchical strategies are evaluated using a simulation model. Under the conditions set in the model, the results show that the direct distribution strategy has a lower overall cost.