How Manufacturers Can Get Started Selling Directly To Consumers
October 19, 2021
Let’s face it: Manufacturers’ traditional sales models can hurt both the company and the customer. Because of the pandemic causing havoc on supply chains, selling direct has become a more popular option for many manufacturers.
Looking forward to the 2020s, the old model of selling through a distribution/broker/retailer channel may still be alive, but many company leaders are finding that their customers prefer to buy directly from them. On top of that, restrictive middleman margins can increasingly put a chokehold on manufacturers’ profits.