Supply Chain and Logistics in

NEWS Channel

Group 5
Harit Bhasin – GAPR09BM150
Kunal Handa – GAPR09IT209
Rahul Singh – GAPR09IT192
Ratika Gupta – GAPR98IBWM173
Sagar Chowk – GAPR09IT178
History

 1980s and 1990s –

 Introduction of Field Cameras and Recorders.
 Introduction of SNV (Satellite News Vehicle). It still enjoys
a special dedicated frequency band – “Ku Band”.
 24 hour news broadcasting – Turner Broadcasting.

 2000 and beyond –

 Just in Time News.
 Internet.
 Live Streaming and Podcasts.
 SMS, MMS and mobile streaming.
 Live Images of news readers in front of you (News 2.0).
Stakeholders

News Channels
 Reporters, Writers, Producers, Directors,
Technicians.
Broadcasters.
Cable Operators.
Government.
Viewers.
Product Offerings of News Channels

 General News.
 Business News.
 Sport News.
 Regional News.
 Local, National and International.
 Entertainment News.
 Niche-Oriented News (Health, Science and Technology).
 Crime Reporting.
 Sensationalism.
 Headlines.
 SMSes.
 Internet News.
Internet – Future Trend of News
Channel

Viewership of News using Internet and Wireless

Technology
 Distribution Challenges

Globalization or customization
Alliance formation: Effective distribution
Issues related legality and government policies
Wooing cable operators
 Suppliers to the TV Channels
 Corporate Services
 Finance
 Consultancy
 Insurance services
 TV License fee

 Logistics
 Coaches
 Couriers
 Fleet
 Hotel & conference
 Road transport
 Shipping
 Travel
Suppliers to the TV Channels (cont.)
 Marketing services
 Advertising
 Audience Services
 Design
 Exhibition equipment
 Market research
 Media planning and buying
 Print
 Promotional merchandise
Suppliers to the TV Channels (cont.)
People & Resources
 HR services
 Recruitment
 Training & development
 Program Making
 Event management
 Graphics & animation
 Post production
Suppliers to the TV Channels (cont.)
 Property & workplace
 Facilities management
 Office furniture
 Office services
 Stationery
 Utilities
 Technology & broadcast equipment
 Technology,
 Transmission services, etc.
Transmission network of
an Indian News Channel
Hub and
Spoke model

Receiving
Satellite
Agreements and Contracts
 Tendering
 Evaluation of tenders
 Awarding of contracts
 E-commerce in Supply Chain
 E-sourcing: Conducting procurement using
 e-tendering
 e-evaluation
 e-auctions
 E-enabled ordering of goods and services
 Web based purchasing system : electronic orders
 Used for booking of transport & travel services
Electronic invoice processing and
payments
 Use of financial transaction procession systems
Flow of News from Channel to
Customers
From Newsroom Control System the news is
teleported through a roof top transmission
system.

It is downlinked at the specified station and

distributed within the Featured Program
Candidates.
 Production and Distribution

Cable
Operators
Advertisers

Government
TV News
Agencies
Consumers
Channel

Content
Producers Internet
 Sources of Income

 Television licenses
 Grants from Government departments
 Provision of equipment, facilities and services
(including program making facilities and
services)
 Distribution and advertising income
 License fee from international TV program sales
Information and Cost Flow

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Players in the Industry