Exam 12: Distribution Channels

Canmart is the largest retailer in Canada.The firm, because of its large scale of operation, has absolute control over the elements in its supply chain, including distributors and retailers.This is an example of a(n)_____ marketing system.

_____ inventory management system is designed to deliver less merchandise on a more frequent basis.

Shopping product manufacturers are more likely to adopt which distribution intensity?

Explain push and pull distribution strategies.Provide one example for each.

Charles Associates is a retail outlet that sells smartphones.The store provides its customers with convenient installment payment options to facilitate the purchase of high-end phones.Which of the following functions is most closely associated with providing installment options?

Which of the following is an example of a logistical function that intermediaries perform?

Ryan, who works in a distribution centre, co-ordinates its activities.He assigns time slots for the shipments that arrive at the distribution centre.Ryan is working as a:

The marketing intermediaries provide Josfer information about its customers.This is an example of which function that intermediaries perform?

The integration of two or more activities to plan, implement, and control the efficient flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, and finished goods from the point of origin to the point of consumption is called:

A flow chart representing multichannel distribution -Jacob visits Dell's website and places an online order for a personal computer.Jacob belongs to:

A soda manufacturing company sells its products to supermarkets and stores across Canada through its own distribution network.Which of the following is absent in this situation?

The logistical function performed by intermediaries that involves maintaining inventory and protecting goods of manufacturers is called:

Sodo Cola is a leading manufacturer of soda.The firm believes in making the products visible and continually attempts to place its products in as many outlets as possible.In the context of distribution intensity, what type of distribution strategy is the firm using?

Describe a contractual vertical marketing system.

Which of the following tools is commonly used in a pull strategy?

Drobex Manufacturing does not maintain stock in its warehouse and instead keeps stock in its retail outlets.Which of the following intermediary functions does Drobex Manufacturing expects its intermediaries to perform?

Which of the following gives both members of a strategic relationship an incentive to pool their strengths and abilities and exploit potential opportunities together?

Zenith Stores is experiencing unexpectedly large sales of refrigerators for the month.The company plans to place orders for more refrigerators and places an order after three weeks.It receives the order after two weeks of placing the order.What is the lead time in this case?

Firms that sell products directly to consumers are called:

An exclusive distribution strategy is designed to get products into as many outlets as possible.