by Au Lai Hang. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1997. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 63-65). / ABSTRACT --- p.i / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iv / Chapter CHAPTER I- --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / The Changing Distribution System in China --- p.1 / Objectives of the Study --- p.3 / Arrangement of Content --- p.4 / Chapter CHAPTER II - --- METHODOLOGY --- p.5 / Chapter CHAPTER III - --- LITERATURE REVIEW --- p.8 / Channel Selection --- p.8 / Distribution Practices Adopted in China --- p.9 / Channel Length --- p.10 / Chapter CHAPTER IV- --- CURRENT DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE IN CHINA --- p.12 / Carbonated Soft Drinks: Coca Cola Versus Sunkist --- p.13 / Biscuits: United Biscuits Versus Nabisco --- p.19 / Chocolate : Mars Versus Ferrero --- p.25 / Generalisation of Current Distribution Channel --- p.32 / Key Factors Affecting Channel Selection in this Context --- p.33 / Chapter CHAPTER V - --- THE SHANGHAI RETAIL SCENE --- p.41 / The Shanghai Economy --- p.41 / Fast Moving Consumer Goods Handlers in Shanghai --- p.43 / Development of Chain Supermarkets in Shanghai --- p.43 / Chapter CHAPTER VI - --- SURVEY FINDINGS --- p.45 / Objectives --- p.45 / Response Rate --- p.45 / Survey Results --- p.45 / Chapter CHAPTER VII - --- IMPLICATIONS --- p.50 / To Manufacturers --- p.50 / To Current Distribution Structure --- p.52 / Chapter CHAPTER VIII - --- CONCLUSION --- p.55 / APPENDIX --- p.58 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.63