Question 1

A company wanted the containers of olives from Spain to be transported during the summer by the cheapest possible method. Which type of transport should be recommended?

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Waterways are generally the cheapest method of transporting goods over long distances, especially for bulk items like olives, making it the most cost-effective choice for international shipping from Spain.

Question 2

Rail is an economical way of shipping

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Rail is cost-effective for transporting bulky items over long distances due to its capacity and efficiency.

Question 3

Walmart electronically links its suppliers to inventory databases so that inventories can be managed down to the last possible unit. This system is called

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Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a system that allows the electronic exchange of business information, such as inventory data, between organizations, enabling efficient inventory management.

Question 4

Canadian Tire shares detailed information with its suppliers regarding inventory management, transport, distribution, and payments through a private electronic communications channel. Canadian Tire is using

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Canadian Tire is using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), which is a private electronic communications channel for sharing detailed information with suppliers regarding inventory management, transport, distribution, and payments.

Question 5

Checking credit ratings of customers, recording transactions, performing accounting functions, and locating the item for shipment is called

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Order processing involves checking credit ratings, recording transactions, performing accounting functions, and locating items for shipment.

Question 6

A customer orders several items but only half are available when the order is received. This is called a

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A stockout occurs when the inventory for a product is insufficient to meet customer demand, resulting in unfulfilled orders.

Question 7

"With the increased use of the Internet, intermediaries will serve no function."Discuss.

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Question 8

Quality Supply is a distributor of textile products to the hospitality industry. They have warehouses and sales forces throughout the country. The company provides hotels, resorts, and so on with sheets, towels, table cloths, napkins, pillows, duvets, and uniforms. What is the role of this intermediary in this industry?

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Question 9

Consider the impact of Apple's iTunes music store on the music industry. Use this example to define and describe vertical conflict.

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Question 10

Distinguish between channel length and channel width and discuss the associated strategic considerations of importance to a producer.

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Question 11

What elements must a firm consider when designing a distribution channel?

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Question 12

Indicate the best intensity of distribution and channel length for each of the following products:
 -LG washer/dryer
- BMW
- Tide laundry detergent

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Question 13

Describe the three degrees of market coverage that are discussed in your text. Provide an example of a product that would be appropriate for each degree and justify your choices.

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Question 14

You are a marketer for a large software company that has just developed a new program to improve inventory management for packaged goods producers. What type of distribution strategy is most appropriate for this and why?

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Question 15

Give an example of a possible horizontal conflict between Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall.

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Question 16

Your text describes how channel control can be exerted by three different types of channel members. Identify these three types of channel control, and provide an example to demonstrate an instance where each would apply.

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Question 17

Using Home Depot and Loblaws as examples, explain how control can be achieved at different levels in a distribution channel in an administered VMS.

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Question 18

How could a company like Dairy Queen use contractual VMS for a venue like Canada's Wonderland, a large amusement park?

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Question 19

Outline a major advantage and disadvantage of a manufacturer using just-in-time inventory management.

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Question 20

What activities does logistics marketing cover? Comment on how the change in channel design from indirect to direct may affect these activities, especially customer service.

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Quiz 12: Distribution and Supply Chain Management