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Marketing Channels: A Management View, 8e, a market leader, is known to provide a management focus and managerial framework to the field of marketing channels. Theory, research, and practice are covered thoroughly and blended into a discussion that stresses decision making implications. This new edition reflects global, socio-cultural, environmental, and technological changes that have taken place within the industry. Key Features Focus on Channels: The chapter opening vignettes stimulate the reader''s interest with up-to-date examples that are relevant to today''s students. Cases: Through extensive use of case studies, students are provided the opportunity to see market channeling in action with real companies. Electronic and Sustainable Marketing: Chapter covering electronic marketing channels and sustainable business models has been heavily revised to reflect the integrated convergence of electronic and conventional channels as well as the advantages of a sustainable business model. Issues for Discussion: Mini-cases, found at the end of each chapter, reflect the most recent developments affecting marketing channels. These mini-cases use real-life examples; about half of these are completely new to this edition. Extensive References: Throughout the text, there are an extensive amount of references to marketing journals and literature in the field. Table of Contents Part I: MARKETING CHANNEL SYSTEMS. 1. Marketing Channel Concepts. 2. Marketing Channel Participants. 3. The Environment of Marketing Channels. 4. Behavioral Processes in Marketing Channels. Part II: DEVELOPING THE MARKETING CHANNEL. 5. Strategy in Marketing Channels. 6. Designing Marketing Channels. 7. Selecting Channel Partners. 8. Target Markets and Channel Design Strategy. Part III: MANAGING MARKETING CHANNELS. 9. Motivating the Channel Members. 10. Product Issues in Channel Management. 11. Pricing Issues in Channel Management. 12. Promotion in Marketing Channels. 13. Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Marketing Channels. 14. Evaluating Channel Member Performance. Part IV: ADDITIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON MARKETING CHANNELS. 15. Online Channel Systems and Management. 16. Franchise Marketing Channels. 17. Marketing Channels for Services. 18. Global Marketing Channels. Part V: CASES.