Internet Activities 14.1 Intermediaries

Channel Management and Retailing

Overview
This activity introduces you to the concept and role of intermediaries in the supply chain within the Film and TV industry and the impact of channel conflict.

Activity Description
Using http://www.google.com (or a similar online search tool), locate information on the web about how the following companies have experienced some form of channel conflict throughout their supply chain:

  • Hollywood, Apple and Walmart
  • Sony
  • Nike
  • McDonald’s

Websites
Apple: http://www.apple.com
Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/
Sony: http://www.sony.com
Nike: http://www.nike.com
McDonald’s: http://www.mcdonalds.com

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