Place decision In Global Expansion companies decide whether to expand by

expand by seeking new markets or market segments abroad; after

the places and market segments have been identified or even created, the company must apply adequate entry strategies.
Once the market have been reach channels and physical distribution are a crucial, without them, a great product at the right price and effective commnications cannot succed.

the netwok of agencies and institutions that links producers with

users. Physical distribution is the movement of goods trough channels.

consumer channels.
Business to consumer
channels

industrial channels to deliver products o manufacturers or other types

of organizations.

Business to Business channels

internet is another channel.

intermediaries in both channel types.

utility, time utility, form utility, and information utility for buyers.

utility, time utility, form utility, and information utility for buyers.

utility, time utility, form utility, and information utility for buyers.

utility, time utility, form utility, and information utility for buyers.

middlemen and environment all affect channel design and strategy.
Consumer channels

may be relatively direct, utilizing direct mail or door to door selling, as well as manufacturer own stores. A combination of manufacturers´ sales forces, agents/brokrs, and wholesalers may also be used. Channels for industrial products are less vared, with manufacture's sales forces, wholesalers, and dealers or agents used.
global retailing is a growinfg trend as successful retailers exand around the world in support of growth objetives. Retail operations take many different forms, including department stores, specialty retailers, supermarkerts, convenience stores. discount stores, hard discounters, hyper markers, supercenters, shopping malls, outlet stores, and outlet malls. selection, price, store location, and costumer service are a few of the competencies that can be used strategically to enter a new market.