Setting up a distribution channel
The effort for setting up a distribution channel depends to a great extend of concern specific configuration and the business scenario which requires a new distribution channel. The main elements to consider are reflected in the (not exhaustive) decision flowchart below:
- New Parent distributionchannel required yes/no
- Payment term configuration
- Cancellation term configuration
- DC billing
- DC rate type
- Sales prices
- Commission configuration
- Accommodation representation (which accommodationtypes / resorts can be booked by the new DC)
- Internet price cache