Topic 1
Channel of distribution for consumer goods (B2C) more convenient for producers with limited production capacity, and seeking for the greatest profit.
Manufacturer - Consumer
Type of intermediary that supplies its customers maintenance, repair, and operating supplies usually to other businesses.
Wholesaler
Distribution channels are mostly focused on ______.
Consumers
Wholesaler businesses that do traditional, self-service, and distance selling wholesaler are based on:
Based on sales technology
Store that specializes in wholesales or sales in greater quantities is a __________ store.
Warehouse store
When a franchiser supplies you with all the raw materials, and suddenly they decide to increase the price refers to a ______ or ________ conflict.
Vertical conflict
Most important decision for warehouses in storage function.
Location
Available transportation means
Stores where products are as close as possible for clients, and available 24/7 (mostly).
Convenience stores
Walmart can be classified as a:
Retailer by... , Wholesaler by ....
Conflict where different retailers have different promotions.
Horizontal conflict
If the warehouse has the entrance and exit on the same side it is a _______ flow design.
U-shaped flow
Most effective distribution channel for measure-made clothes.
Traditional in store channel
True or False
Material´s handling main purpose is to have the least number of interactions within the process.
True
The strategy where inventories are synchronized and different purchase options are integrated in different channels refers to ____________ distribution.
Omnichannel
Distribution standardizing the purchase experience for the consumer through any channel.
Omnichannel Distribution
During a warehouse installation, which zone is preferred for refrigerated supplies?
Docks and maneuver zone