Decentralized Channel Management
A potential future state where channel management is distributed across a blockchain or similar technology, removing the need for centralized control and increasing transparency.
Implications
The practice of managing sales and distribution channels through multiple, independently operated units or regions, often used to increase flexibility, responsiveness, and local market alignment.
Example
Example: A global consumer electronics company adopts decentralized channel management by allowing regional offices to manage their own sales strategies and distribution networks, enabling faster response to local market needs.
Related Terms
Different from centralized management, where decisions are made from a central headquarters, decentralized management empowers local units to operate independently.