Walmart can obtain cooperation from manufacturers in terms of product specifications,price levels,and promotional support,given its position as the world's largest retailer. This channel arrangement is an example of a(n):

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An administered vertical marketing system is a channel arrangement where a dominant player in the distribution channel exercises its power to obtain the cooperation of the other members. In this case, Walmart's position as the world's largest retailer gives it the power to influence manufacturers' product specifications, prices, and promotional support, making it an example of an administered vertical marketing system. Integrated vertical marketing systems involve ownership or joint ventures among channel members, while contractual vertical marketing systems involve formal contracts among channel members. Corporate vertical marketing systems involve a single entity owning and operating all the members of the distribution channel.

Walmart Can Obtain Cooperation from Manufacturers in Terms of Product