What are the potential pros and cons of Perry Ice Cream’s direct sales distribution channel?

Distribution Strategy and Strategic Alliances

The case study Perry’s Ice Cream Distribution Strategy and Strategic Alliances: The 800-Pound Gorilla.

What are the potential pros and cons of Perry Ice Cream’s direct sales distribution channel?

What are the potential pros and cons of collaborating/partnering with this national brand?

Evaluate the marketing channel options and describe the value channel members provide.

Assuming that Perry’s leadership decides to carry the competitors’ products, evaluate the two proposals. Would you recommend they use on margin or drayage, and why?