A Conventional Distribution Channel Consists of One or More Independent

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A conventional distribution channel consists of one or more independent producers, wholesalers, and retailers; each seeking to maximize its own profits, perhaps even at the expense of the system as a whole.

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Definitions:

Financial Distress

A scenario in which a corporation is unable to fulfill or struggles with settling its debts to those it owes money.

Earnings Per Share

A financial ratio indicating the amount of profit attributed to each outstanding share of a company's common stock, calculated as net income divided by the number of shares.

Debt To Equity Ratio

An indicator of financial leverage obtained by dividing a business's total debts by the equity owned by its stockholders.

Operating Income

Operating Income is the amount of profit realized from a business's operations, after deducting operating expenses such as wages, depreciation, and cost of goods sold.