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Description of Disintermediation. Explanation. |
Definition Disintermediation. Description.
Disintermediation is the removal (or obsolescence) of an intermediary role in the value chain between manufactures and consumers. For example:
Major advantages of disintermediation are lower cost for the end consumer, plus shopping-convenience for the consumer who does not want to leave home.
Typical intermediaries in the value chain include: distributors, wholesalers, brokers, agents, resellers and retailers.
Compare with: Bricks and Clicks | Just-in-time | Virtual Business | TDC Matrix | 4S Web Marketing Mix | Twelve Principles of the Network Economy | Disaggregation | E-Business | Industry Attractiveness |
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