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Chapter 5:!
Distributing Services!
Through Physical !
!And Electronic Channels !
Slide © 2010 by Lovelock & Wirtz Services Marketing 7/e Chapter 5 – Page 1
Overview Of Chapter 5!
Services Marketing
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Services Marketing
Distribution in a Services
Context!
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Distribution in a Services Context!
Services Marketing
In a services context, we
often don’t move physical
products!
Experiences, performances,
and solutions are not being
physically shipped and
stored!
Slide © 2010 by Lovelock & Wirtz Services Marketing 7/e Chapter 5 – Page 4
Applying the Flow Model of
Distribution to Services!
Services Marketing
Negotiation flow!
! To sell the right to use a service!
Product flow!
! To develop a network of local sites!
Slide © 2010 by Lovelock & Wirtz Services Marketing 7/e Chapter 5 – Page 5
Distinguishing between Distribution
of Supplementary and Core Services!
Services Marketing
Many supplementary
services are informational;
can be distributed widely
and cost-effectively via
other means!
! Telephone !
! Internet!
Slide © 2010 by Lovelock & Wirtz Services Marketing 7/e Chapter 5 – Page 6
Information and Physical Processes
of Augmented Service Products"
Services Marketing
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Using Websites for Service Delivery!
Services Marketing
Information!
Read brochure/FAQ; get schedules/"
directions; check prices"
Payment! Consultation!
Pay by bank card" Conduct e-mail dialog"
Direct debit" Use expert systems"
Billing! Order-Taking!
Receive bill" Core! Make/confirm reservations"
Make auction bid" Submit applications"
Check account status" Order goods, check status "
Exceptions!
Make special requests" Hospitality!
Resolve problems" Record preferences"
Safekeeping!
Track package movements"
Check repair status"
CORE: Use Web to deliver information-based core services!
Slide © 2010 by Lovelock & Wirtz Services Marketing 7/e Chapter 5 – Page 8
Services Marketing
Slide © 2010 by Lovelock & Wirtz Services Marketing 7/e Chapter 5 – Page 9
Distribution Options for Serving
Customers!
Services Marketing
Slide © 2010 by Lovelock & Wirtz Services Marketing 7/e Chapter 5 – Page 10
Six Options For Service Delivery"
Services Marketing
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Channel Preferences Vary Among
Customers!
Services Marketing
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Services Marketing
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Place Decisions of Service Delivery!
Services Marketing
Location constraints!
! Operational requirement (e.g., airports)!
! Geographic factor (e.g., ski resorts)!
! Need for economies of scale (e.g., hospitals)!
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Place Decisions of Service Delivery!
Services Marketing
Ministores!
! Creating many small service factories to maximize geographic
coverage!
! Separating front and back stages of operation!
! Purchasing space from another provider in complementary field!
Slide © 2010 by Lovelock & Wirtz Services Marketing 7/e Chapter 5 – Page 15
Time of Service Delivery!
Services Marketing
Traditionally, schedules
were restricted!
! Service availability limited to
daytime, 40-50 hours a week!
Today!
! For flexible, responsive
service operations: 24/7
service, 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, all around the
world!
Slide © 2010 by Lovelock & Wirtz Services Marketing 7/e Chapter 5 – Page 16
Services Marketing
Delivering Services in
Cyberspace!
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Service Delivery Innovations
Facilitated by Technology!
Services Marketing
Technological Innovations!
! Development of “smart” mobile telephones and PDAs, and
presence of Wi-Fi!
! Voice-recognition technology!
! Websites !
! Smart cards!
- Store detailed information about customer!
- Act as electronic purse containing digital money!
Slide © 2010 by Lovelock & Wirtz Services Marketing 7/e Chapter 5 – Page 18
E-Commerce: Move to Cyberspace!
Services Marketing
Slide © 2010 by Lovelock & Wirtz Services Marketing 7/e Chapter 5 – Page 19
E-Commerce: Move to Cyberspace!
Services Marketing
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Services Marketing
Role of Intermediaries!
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Splitting Responsibilities
for Service Delivery!
Services Marketing
Advantages: !
! Expand delivery of effective service concept without a high level of
monetary investment!
! Franchisees are motivated to ensure good customer service and
high-quality service operations!
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Franchising!
Services Marketing
Disadvantages of franchising!
! Loss of control over delivery system and how customers
experience actual service !
! Effective quality control is difficult!
! Conflict between franchisees may arise especially as they gain
experience!
Slide © 2010 by Lovelock & Wirtz Services Marketing 7/e Chapter 5 – Page 24
Services Marketing
Challenge of Distribution in
Large Domestic Markets!
Slide © 2010 by Lovelock & Wirtz Services Marketing 7/e Chapter 5 – Page 25
The Challenge of Distribution in
Large Domestic Markets!
Services Marketing
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Services Marketing
Distributing Services
Internationally!
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Factors Favoring Adoption of
Transnational Strategies!
Services Marketing
Market Drivers!
! Common customer needs across countries!
! Corporate customers seek to standardize and simplify suppliers used in
different countries – ad agencies, logistics suppliers, Big 4 accounting
firms!
Government Drivers!
! Favorable trade policies, compatible technical standards, common
marketing regulations!
Slide © 2010 by Lovelock & Wirtz Services Marketing 7/e Chapter 5 – Page 28
Factors Favoring Adoption of
Transnational Strategies!
Services Marketing
Competition Drivers!
! Competitors from overseas; interdependence of countries!
! Firms may be obliged to follow competitors into new markets to protect
own positions elsewhere!
Technology Drivers!
! Advances in information technology – miniaturization and mobility of
equipment, digitization of voice!
Cost Drivers!
! Economies of scale!
! Lower operating costs!
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How Service Processes Affect
International Market Entry!
Services Marketing
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How Service Processes Affect
International Market Entry !
Services Marketing
! Import customers!
! Export the information via telecommunications and transform it
locally!
- Data can be downloaded via CDs or DVDs!
Slide © 2010 by Lovelock & Wirtz Services Marketing 7/e Chapter 5 – Page 31
Impact of Globalization Drivers on
Various Service Categories "
Services Marketing
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Impact of Globalization Drivers on
Various Service Categories"
Services Marketing
Cost " Variable labor rates may Variable labor rates may Major cost elements
impact pricing in labor- favor low-cost locations.! can be centralized and
sensitive services. ! minor cost elements
localized. !
Government " Social policies (e.g., health) Policies may decrease/ Policies may impact
vary widely and may affect increase cost and demand and supply
labor cost, etc. ! encourage/discourage and distort pricing !
certain activities !
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Barriers to International Trade in
Services!
Services Marketing
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Summary!
Services Marketing
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