1. Channels
   1. direct
   2. one-level
   3. two-level
   4. optimal
      1. ease of transportation
      2. degree of standardisation
      3. internet
   5. integration
2. Market coverage
   1. intensive
   2. selective
   3. exclusive
3. Transportation
   1. truck
   2. rail
   3. air
   4. water
   5. pipeline
4. Retail
   1. number of outlets
   2. quality of service
   3. assortment
      1. speciality
      2. variety
   4. non-store
      1. mail-order
      2. webbased
      3. machine
5. Wholesale
   1. advantage to manufacturers
      1. warehouse
      2. sales expertise
      3. delivery
      4. credit risk
      5. information
   2. advantage to retailers
      1. warehouse
      2. promotion expertise
      3. credit
      4. information