Session 9: Electronic Distribution Systems Revision Questions

1. What are the objectives of electronic distribution ?
2. Discuss five types of electronic distribution systems.
3. Why are global distribution systems so important to the travel and hospitality industry ? What critical functions do they provide ?
4. Identify and describe five types of Internet distribution systems.
5. Describe two types of distribution channel management software (e.g. software that can help suppliers manage their distribution function, whether on an external site or on their own web site).
6. Why is it more complicated to develop a distribution channel management strategy nowadays ?