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However, the distribution channel returns profits, products for repair and
customer feedback back to the manufacturer. The selected distribution
channel member’s policies regarding any of those three functions, should
influence a manufacturers decision whether or not they use them in theirs
channel.
The amount and role of distribution channel members determines the level of
the distribution channel. Philip Kotler came up with the definition of the zero-
level distribution channel where one manufacturer sells directly to the
customers.
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