BNET Business Dictionary
Business Definition for: Distribution Channel
- the route by which a product or service is moved from a producer or supplier to customers. A distribution channel usually consists of a chain of intermediaries, including wholesalers, retailers, and distributors, that is designed to transport goods from the point of production to the point of consumption in the most efficient way.
Additional Resources
- HP Broadens U.S. Distribution Channel to Offer HP NetServer E Series Systems; HP Makes it Easier for U.S. Small Business Resellers and Integrators to Take Advantage of HP NetServer Solutions, Service and Support
- PALO ALTO, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Sept. 2, 1997-- Hewlett-Packard Company today further strengthened its commitment to the small- to medium-sized business SMB channel and market by announcing a new open distribution channel program for the HP NetServer E Series systems. Open distribution allows more U.S. resellers and network integrators to provide...
- Research articles 1997-09-02
- Sprint PCS launches distribution channel.
- KANSAS CITY, Mo.--Sprint PCS launched an enterprise distribution channel for its wireless data product, Sprint PCS Business Solutions Program, which will include distributors, system integrators, value-added resellers and original equipment manufac KANSAS CITY, Mo.--Sprint PCS launched an enterprise distribution channel for its wireless...
- Research articles 2001-10-29
- FROST & SULLIVAN: Telecommunications hardware di distribution channel market to gain momentum.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-14 July 1999-FROST & SULLIVAN: Telecommunications hardware distribution channel market to gain momentum through increasing focus on customer requirements C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:130799 * The European Market for Value-Added Resellers. (Report 3657) A new study by Frost...
- Research articles 1999-07-14
- ControlGuard expands its distribution channel.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-23 August 2005-ELONEX: ControlGuard expands its distribution channelC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:23082005 ControlGuard, a leading provider of endpoint security solutions has partnered with Elonex PLC to build a distribution channel in the UK. Elonex provides direct IT services to a...
- Research articles 2005-08-23
- Acer America Adds AcerEntra to Distribution Channel: Resellers Now Have Choice of Premium AcerPower or Basic AcerEntra; AcerEntra Meets Demand for Customizable, Branded, Quality Computers Delivered Just-in-Time to the Channel at the Lowest Cost
- SAN JOSE, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 31, 1995--Acer America Corporation, this year's winner of VAR Business' Annual Report Card for the category of Best Products/Pricing, today announced it is providing ready to configure basic PCs as well as fully configured premium PCs to the computer industry's traditional two-tier distribution channel.
- Research articles 1995-10-31
- WeatherBug® Expands Distribution Channel via Navarre: WeatherBug Plus Debuts at Major Retail Stores Nationwide; Boxed CD Version of the Premiere Weather Application Now Available at Best Buy, CompUSA, Circuit City, Frys, Microcenter and Amazon.com
- GERMANTOWN, Md. -- WeatherBug, the leading provider of weather information services, has expanded its distribution channel through a new partnership with retail distributor Navarre by launching the new CD version of WeatherBug Plus at retail outlets nationwide. Initial retail distribution partners for the ad-free version of its popular desktop application...
- Research articles 2005-07-19
- RINGDALE: Ringdale extends distribution channel following a partnership agreement with Imation.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-20 May 1999-RINGDALE: Ringdale extends distribution channel following a strategic partnership agreement with Imation C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:180599 * Imation's global sales and service infrastructure will supply, install and maintain Ringdale's wide-format plotter and network data storage products...
- Research articles 1999-05-20
- Chevin signs strategic partnership with Align Communications to introduce US distribution channel for total visibility network management systems.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-18 July 2001-CHEVIN: Chevin signs strategic partnership with Align Communications to introduce US distribution channel for total visibility network management systems C1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:18072001 UK network management specialist Chevin has forged a distribution agreement...
- Research articles 2001-07-18
- Wavecrest Continues to Invest in Worldwide Distribution Channel; Key Hires in Asia-Pacific and Europe for Q1
- Business Editors & Technology Writers EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--BUSINESS WIRE--April 29, 2002 Wavecrest, a leading innovator in timing, jitter and signal integrity measurement equipment, today announced two key hires in their international distribution organization. Dave Senum has been hired as Director of Asia-Pacific Sales and Martin Reindl has been...
- Research articles 2002-04-29
- SolidWorks Expands Worldwide Distribution Channel; 160 Resellers Selling SolidWorks' Software in 43 Countries
- CONCORD, Mass.--BUSINESS WIRE--Nov. 4, 1997--SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systemes S.A. (Nasdaq:DASTY) company, today announced the expansion of its product availability and services through the expansion of its distribution channel to more than 160 resellers selling SolidWorks software in 43 countries worldwide. The additional resellers extend the support infrastructure of SolidWorks...
- Research articles 1997-11-04
- Cisco Systems Selects COMSTOR as a Distribution Channel; Federal resellers gain easier access to Cisco end-to-end solutions
- SAN JOSE, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--June 25, 1996--Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent selecting COMSTOR as a distribution channel for Cisco U.S. federal government resellers.
- Research articles 1996-06-25
- Verso Announces Strategic Partnership with Alcatel; Partnership Creates Global Distribution Channel for NetPerformer® IP GSM Backhaul Solution
- ATLANTA -- Verso Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSO), a global provider of next generation network solutions, announced today a strategic partnership agreement with Alcatel Alenia Space, a global leader in satellite systems and orbital infrastructures. The partnership creates a global distribution channel for the Verso NetPerformer IP GSM Backhaul Solution, a...
- Research articles 2006-07-17
- BeVocal Slashes Carrier Acquisition Costs by Automating Handset Activation Process; Automation Also Enables Mobile Operators to Easily Broaden Distribution Channel
- MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- BeVocal, the leading provider of hosted customer self-service solutions, today announced the availability of automated handset activation for wireless carriers. BeVocal's self-service activation solution, which works with all GSM And CDMA handsets, enables mobile operators to cut costs and expand their distribution channel, while delivering high...
- Research articles 2006-03-16
- Panasonic Expands Federal Distribution Channel for Toughbook Notebook Computers; SYNNEX Corporation and Tech Data Corporation join GTSI as authorized federal distributors for durable and reliable mobile computers
- SECAUCUS, N.J. -- Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, maker of durable, reliable PanasonicR ToughbookR notebook computers, today announced an expansion of its federal distribution channel with the addition of SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX) and Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ: TECD) as distributors for federal government sales. The companies, which have been distributing...
- Research articles 2006-07-18
- Rimage Names Manuel M. Almeida Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing to Strengthen Company's Focus on Targeted Markets and Global Distribution Channel
- MINNEAPOLIS -- Rimage Corporation (Nasdaq:RIMG) today announced that Manuel M. Almeida, formerly chief operating officer, has been named executive vice president of sales and marketing for the Americas to strengthen Rimage's focus on its targeted markets, including retail and medical imaging, and on its global distribution channel. He will remain...
- Research articles 2007-08-24
- Echelon Expands North American Market Reach for Control Networks With New Distribution Channel; Market Leading LonWorks® Infrastructure Products Will Be Marketed by Leading Electronics Representatives
- SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Echelon Corporation (Nasdaq:ELON), the leading technology supplier for the widely-used LonWorks control networking standard, today announced an expanded marketing and distribution channel for its LonWorks infrastructure products by adding five key electronics representatives in North America. Under the terms of the agreements, the representatives will sell...
- Research articles 2006-01-18
- IDC appointments Add Depth to US distribution channel.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-24 November 2004-Imaging Dynamics Company Ltd.: IDC appointments Add Depth to US distribution channelC1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:11242004 Calgary, Alberta CANADA /FSC/ - Imaging Dynamics Company Ltd. (IDL - TSX Venture), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Rex...
- Research articles 2004-11-24
- Early Market Standouts List New Small Cap Investor Forum Speak with Investors FEED Announces Expansion of Retail Distribution Channel Opening 510th Store!
- M2 PRESSWIRE-23 January 2008-TheSubway.com: Early Market Standouts List New Small Cap Investor Forum Speak with Investors FEED Announces Expansion of Retail Distribution Channel Opening 510th Store!C1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:23012008 Visit TheSUBWAY's...
- Research articles 2008-01-23
- Early Market Alerts Speak with Investors New Small Cap Investor Forum: FEED Announces Expansion of Retail Distribution Channel Opening 510th Store!
- M2 PRESSWIRE-23 January 2008-TheSubway.com: Early Market Alerts Speak with Investors New Small Cap Investor Forum: FEED Announces Expansion of Retail Distribution Channel Opening 510th Store!C1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:23012008 Visit TheSUBWAY's Small Cap Investor Forum Here: http://www.thesubway.com/fusionbb/TheSUBWAY.com: Names...
- Research articles 2008-01-23
- AGDATA Inc., Charlotte, N.C., and Carlson Marketing Group, Minneapolis, agree to leverage their combined experience to create a seamless way for the distribution channel to report retail and wholesale sales information
- AGDATA Inc., Charlotte, N.C., and Carlson Marketing Group, Minneapolis, agree to leverage their combined experience to create a seamless way for the distribution channel to report retail and wholesale sales information. The companies are acquiring access to the data reporting systems used in the HARVEST PARTNERS[R] preferred customer program from...
- Research articles 2004-03-01
