Aim of the course is to teach the structure, management, design and partners of the distribution channels within a logistics and suppy chain management perspective.

This course examines the strategic issues regarding distribution channels management. Emphasis will be on distribution channels management (its structure,design, the benefit it provides for supply chain management,the strategic decisions of distribution channels management, the conflict and power issues in the channels, etc.) within a logistics and supply chain management perspective. Furthermore, besides the main players in distribution channels, wholesalers and retailers, the roles of other important players will be examined.