Sales

Gartner Glossary

Channel Design

Channel design is the strategic process that commercial organizations use to balance resources across direct and indirect channels or routes to market. Direct channels typically include field sellers and e-commerce platforms, while indirect channels can include a mix of partners, distributors and marketplaces. Organizations optimize their channel mix based on segmentation, cost and margin considerations, as well as broader strategic business objectives.

 

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