Chapter 13

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DELIVERING SERVICE THROUGH INTERMEDIARIES AND ELECTRONIC CHANNELS Chapter 13

Objectives for Chapter 13: Delivering Service through Intermediaries and Electronic Channels

Distribution---Time and Place Utility

Service Provider Participants

Functions Performed by Intermediaries

Types of Intermediaries

Characteristics of Agents

Travel Agent (selling agent)

Services Intermediaries

Key Issues Involving Intermediaries

Exhibit 13-4 Summary of Benefits and Challenges for Franchisers of Service

Summary of Benefits and Challenges for Franchisees of Service

Exhibit 13-6 Summary of Benefits and Challenges in Distributing Services through Agents and Brokers

Exhibit 13-7 Summary of Benefits and Challenges in Electronic Distribution of Services

Strategies for Effective Service Delivery through Intermediaries

Examples

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Customer-Focused Distribution