Discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages of Channel Integration

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Essay

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of channel integration.Who benefits from channel integration?

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Definitions:

Gray Market Goods

Products that are sold through unauthorized channels, which, while not illegal, bypasses the manufacturer's official distribution channels.

Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where identical or substantially similar goods or services are sold at different prices by the same provider in different markets.

Predatory Pricing

A strategy where a company sets extremely low prices with the intent to eliminate competition, which can lead to monopolistic control of the market.

Create A Monopoly

A strategy or situation where a single company or entity gains exclusive control over a market sector, eliminating competition.