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What is the primary purpose of effective channel management?
What is the primary purpose of effective channel management?
What is the primary function of a distribution centre?
What is the primary function of a distribution centre?
What characterizes a horizontal marketing system?
What characterizes a horizontal marketing system?
Which mode of transportation accounts for the largest percentage of goods transported in North America?
Which mode of transportation accounts for the largest percentage of goods transported in North America?
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One of the advantages of multichannel distribution systems is:
One of the advantages of multichannel distribution systems is:
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What is the function of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in logistics?
What is the function of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in logistics?
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What is a significant disadvantage of using multichannel distribution?
What is a significant disadvantage of using multichannel distribution?
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What happens to damaged merchandise according to logistics practices?
What happens to damaged merchandise according to logistics practices?
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What role do intermediaries play in marketing logistics?
What role do intermediaries play in marketing logistics?
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What is the key characteristic of storage warehouses?
What is the key characteristic of storage warehouses?
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Which of the following is NOT an effect of effective channel management?
Which of the following is NOT an effect of effective channel management?
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What term describes inventory management in which buyers share sales and inventory data with suppliers?
What term describes inventory management in which buyers share sales and inventory data with suppliers?
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What is a critical task in marketing logistics?
What is a critical task in marketing logistics?
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Which type of merchandise is typically sold to stores like Winners, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls?
Which type of merchandise is typically sold to stores like Winners, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls?
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Which of the following describes a benefit of a marketing partnership, such as that between Chapters and Starbucks?
Which of the following describes a benefit of a marketing partnership, such as that between Chapters and Starbucks?
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What percentage of total goods transported is accounted for by air carriers?
What percentage of total goods transported is accounted for by air carriers?
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What describes the upstream partners in a supply chain?
What describes the upstream partners in a supply chain?
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What is a primary characteristic of a Vertical Marketing System (VMS)?
What is a primary characteristic of a Vertical Marketing System (VMS)?
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Which aspect of a marketing channel does NOT affect other marketing decisions?
Which aspect of a marketing channel does NOT affect other marketing decisions?
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What is the primary advantage of a company having a vertically integrated supply chain like Zara?
What is the primary advantage of a company having a vertically integrated supply chain like Zara?
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What defines a conventional distribution channel?
What defines a conventional distribution channel?
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How can channel decisions lead to a competitive advantage?
How can channel decisions lead to a competitive advantage?
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What is one key feature of the value and delivery network?
What is one key feature of the value and delivery network?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between a conventional distribution channel and a vertical marketing system?
Which statement best describes the relationship between a conventional distribution channel and a vertical marketing system?
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Study Notes
Marketing Channels
- Marketing channels are sets of interconnected organizations that make a company's products or services available for consumers or business users. They are also known as distribution channels.
- Companies' channel decisions impact every other marketing decision and can provide a competitive advantage requiring long-term commitments to other firms.
- Supply chains involve relationships with key suppliers and resellers to make products and services available to buyers.
- Upstream partners supply raw materials, components, and information needed in creating a product/service.
- Downstream partners distribute/market products/services.
- A value delivery network connects the company with its suppliers, distributors, and ultimately, the customer to improve performance.
Conventional Distribution Channel
- Composed of independent producers, wholesalers, and retailers.
- Each member prioritizes its own profits, potentially at the expense of the overall channel.
- No formal control structure or mechanisms exist for conflict resolution amongst channel members meaning the channel members have little sway over each other.
Vertical Marketing System (VMS)
- A unified system created by producers, wholesalers, and retailers.
- One channel member controls or has contracts with the other members through ownership or significant power.
- This unified system often leads to greater cooperation.
- The VMS can be controlled by any one of the involved members (producer, wholesaler, or retailer).
Zara's Competitive Advantage
- Zara has a vertically integrated supply chain, owning their production facilities and controlling the design, production, and labeling of their clothing.
- This vertical integration allows efficient flow of merchandise throughout the entire production and distribution process.
- It allows Zara to have tight control over production and supply of raw materials.
Horizontal Marketing System
- Two or more companies at one or more levels join to create a marketing opportunity, typically companies that aren't competitors.
- These partnerships often have complementary products/services which maximize selling space and often maximize the availability to sell these products at a wider market/consumer base.
- Examples include Chapters bookstores teaming up with Starbucks.
Effective Channel Management
- Effective channel management ensures sufficient goods are available at the right time and location.
- Functions may include transporting goods from vendors to intermediate points/distributors and stores, warehousing products, and taking on financial risks during transportation.
- Businesses aim to bridge gaps in time, possession, and place to ensure goods and services reach their intended consumers.
Multichannel Distribution Systems
- Systems where a single company uses multiple channels to reach various customer segments, including consumer, business segments, and other retailer channels (e.g. catalogs and online).
- Benefits include expanded sales and market coverage, and tailored products/services.
- Disadvantages are difficulties in controlling multiple channels and potential conflict between these channels.
Marketing Logistics
- The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the physical flow of goods, services, and related information to profitably match the right product with the right customer in the right location and at the right time.
- Logistics involve inventory management, transportation, warehousing, and information management.
Returned Merchandise
- Returned goods are often either damaged, out-of-season, or overstock that are either sold at a discount or returned to the vendor.
- Companies often sell damaged goods to outlets like Winners, TJ Maxx and Marshalls.
- Undamaged merchandise is often returned to the main store's stock for resale.
Warehousing
- Warehouses store goods and products for a short period to facilitate distribution.
- Distributed points (distribution centers) are high-throughput, automated warehouses that efficiently handle order fulfillment and delivery.
Transportation
- Companies can use various transportation methods, including trucks (most common), railroads, and water carriers, to move goods.
Logistics Information Management
- Businesses utilize technologies such as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) to share product information and improve supply chain efficiency.
Distribution Strategy Group Work
- The task of evaluating current distribution methods and exploring opportunities to expand or refine distribution channels.
- Questions include how the product can be distributed via additional channels or increase the sales through existing channels (e.g. retailer kind (niche, big box, supermarket), online or multi-channel selling).
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Explore the fundamental concepts of marketing channels and how they connect companies with consumers and businesses. This quiz covers topics such as supply chains, upstream and downstream partners, and value delivery networks to enhance your understanding of distribution strategies.
