Appraisal of Distribution Network of Vegetable Seed Companies: Benchmarking the Best Distribution Practices

Abstract

The aim of present study was to analyze the distribution network of different vegetable seed companies for tomato seed and benchmark the best distribution network in the study area. Six major players dealing in tomato seed business were selected for the purpose. Twenty three parameters were devised during the study ranging from distribution density to distribution depth and width. Each company was ranked on 1 to 5 scales. Statistical tool like weighted mean was used for analyzing the data. A comparison on individual parameter was done and the overall
performance of each of the company was calculated with help of a grid. In the given paper, the name of the companies under study has been changed to refrain of disclosing competitive strength.