SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
This is the first step in supply chain management
Supply Chain
Name two of the three channel structures
Direct, Indirect, Multi-Channel
This is one of the reasons amazon chose to build in Canada
Low pricing on property
This Canadian city is where Amazon is choosing to build a new distribution location
Winnipeg
This buys goods from manufacturers and sells them to retailers
Wholesalers
Name the two of the three distribution intensities
Intensive, selective, exclusive
Managers can expect this cost to lower once the distribution centre in Winnipeg is established
Operational costs
This percentage of North America can be reached once Amazon produces in Winnipeg
90-95%
By definition Amazon is
An online retailer/retailer
Amazon primarily uses this channel structure
Indirect
The distribution centre is in close proximity to these three modes of transportation which help Amazon and managers reach more people quicker
Airport, Railroads, and Trucks
This is the year that Amazon first came to Canada
2013