Supply Chain Management Concepts

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What is the main purpose of consumer research in multinational marketing?

To create large marketing reports

To explain and predict consumer behavior (correct)

To increase brand awareness in local markets

To standardize products for all markets

Which of the following is NOT a component of the marketing mix?

Profitability (correct)

Place

Product

Promotion

What is the significance of multi-tier branding?

It creates a single brand identity across markets

It targets only premium consumers

It promotes eco-friendly products only

It addresses different consumer segments with distinct brands (correct)

Which strategy is advised for managers to leverage knowledge in a multinational enterprise (MNE)?

Act local, think global and share internal knowledge Signup and view all the answers

In which research method does participant observation play a crucial role?

Ethnography Signup and view all the answers

What factor must marketers assess regarding distribution channels?

The set of units facilitating goods movement Signup and view all the answers

What linguistic challenge did Uniqlo face in Germany regarding its brand name?

Association with university toilets Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the associations that a brand has with the culture of a specific country?

Country of origin images Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of comparative advantage?

Producing a good at a lower opportunity cost than other nations Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the factor endowment theory?

Nations tend to export goods that require locally abundant resources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT occur in the product life cycle theory?

Company benefits decrease over the stages of product development Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that can shift trade patterns according to the implications of factor endowment theory?

Changes in factor endowments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of absolute advantage?

Country A can produce 10 units of wheat per hour, while Country B produces 5 units. Signup and view all the answers

What does the theory of mercantilism emphasize regarding trade?

Measuring a nation's wealth by its gold and silver holdings Signup and view all the answers

Which concept explains the benefits gained by the first company to introduce a product?

First-mover advantages Signup and view all the answers

In the context of absolute advantage, what is essential for a nation?

To have superior technology or resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of agility in supply chain management?

The capability to quickly adapt to unexpected changes in demand Signup and view all the answers

What describes adaptability in the context of supply chains?

The ability to change supply chain configurations in response to long-term changes Signup and view all the answers

How do informal rules impact market strategies within supply chains?

They can undermine the effectiveness of market strategies Signup and view all the answers

What is the liability of outsidership?

An information deficit that puts a firm at a disadvantage in the market Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the concept of internationalization theory?

It suggests managers prefer strategies they feel comfortable with. Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to the effectiveness of an institution according to institutional theory?

Both formal and informal mechanisms that reduce uncertainty Signup and view all the answers

What does the resource-based view focus on in determining firm performance?

The unique resources and capabilities a firm possesses Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of value chain analysis?

To diagnose resources and capabilities involved in product creation Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'complementarity' relate to in marketing?

The interaction between product components and consumer needs Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of organizational readiness entail for a firm?

A firm's capacity to leverage improved capabilities for better performance Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Agility

A company’s quick response to sudden changes in supply and demand.

Adaptability

A company’s ability to change supply chain configurations to match long-term market conditions.

Alignment

The shared interests of parties involved in a supply chain.

Third Party Logistics (3PL)

A neutral party that manages logistics in different parts of a supply chain.

Informal Rules

Unwritten guidelines that can influence supply chain strategies.

Supply Chain Interdependency

The dependence of companies on each other in the supply chain.

Valuable and Rare Capabilities

These capabilities give companies a competitive advantage, but other companies could copy them.

B2C Marketing

Marketing products and services directly to consumers.

B2B Marketing

Marketing products and services directly to businesses.
B2B marketing involves a supplier working with the brand manufacturer's innovation team.
- B2B relationship marketing focuses on building strong relationships with customers to create loyalty.
Suppliers create "ingredient brands" to promote components of a product.

Liability of Outsidership

Enters markets with limited knowledge and faces disadvantages compared to established competitors.

Multinational Enterprises (MNEs)

A company that owns and controls assets in multiple countries.

Entry Modes for MNEs

Exporting, licensing, and franchising are different ways to enter international markets.

Transaction Cost Theory

Suggests that companies choose the option with the lowest expenses.

Internationalization Theory

Companies choose the option that they are most comfortable with.

Institutional Theory

Explains how rules and norms within a society influence behavior.
These regulations provide structure and reduce uncertainty, lowering transaction costs.

License to Operate

A company's adherence to societal expectations, norms, and conventions.

Formal Institutional Distance

Differences in regulations and laws across countries.

Informal Institutional Distance

Differences in cultural norms and values across countries.

Distance and Investment

Distance can negatively affect a company's investment choices.

Resource Based View

Examines why some companies outperform others when operating in the same market.

Resources

The assets that a company owns.

Capabilities

The skills and processes that a company uses to manage its assets.

Value Chain Analysis

A framework to analyze a company's activities and how value is created or lost.

Value Chain

A diagram that shows how a business creates and delivers value to its customers.

Market Segmentation

Identifying consumer groups with distinct purchasing patterns.

Multi-tier Branding

A strategy to target different consumer segments with a range of brands.

Country of Origin Image

The association of a brand with a particular country's culture.

Linguistic Challenges for Marketers

Language differences can create difficulties for marketers in international markets.

Market Potential

Assessing the size and growth of a market.

Strategic Motives

The reasons behind a company's decision to enter a specific market.

Distribution Channels

The businesses and intermediaries that facilitate the movement of goods to consumers.

Inbound Logistics

Managing the sourcing and coordination of suppliers in a supply chain.

Outbound Logistics

Managing the sales and distribution of products to customers.

Intra Logistics

Managing the movement of goods within a factory.

Mercantilism

The belief that a nation's wealth is measured by its gold and silver reserves.

Free Trade

The principle of allowing markets to determine trade patterns with minimal government intervention.

Absolute Advantage

A nation's ability to produce goods more efficiently than other nations.

Comparative Advantage

A nation's ability to produce goods at a lower opportunity cost compared to other nations.

Opportunity Cost

The value of the next best alternative when making a decision.

Factor Endowment Theory (Heckscher-Ohlin Theory)

Nations tend to export goods that use resources that are plentiful within their borders.

Productivity Differences

Variations in efficiency across different countries.

Locally Abundant Factors

Resources that are available in large quantities within a nation.

Evolution of Factor Endowments

Changes in a country's resources over time.

Product Life Cycle Theory

Explains how trade patterns evolve as products move through different stages of development.

Strategic Trade Theory

Suggests that government intervention can aid certain industries in achieving international success.

First-Mover Advantages

Benefits enjoyed by companies that enter a market or introduce a product first.

Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)

The idea that baskets of goods should cost the same in all currencies over the long term.

Relative Purchasing Power Parity

Changes in exchange rates will be proportional to differences in inflation rates.

Interest Rate Parity

Interest rates between currencies should be equivalent after accounting for spot and forward exchange rates.

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Test your knowledge on essential supply chain management concepts, including agility, adaptability, and the roles of logistics in both B2B and B2C marketing. Explore how alignment and interdependency influence the dynamics of supply chains. Understand the significance of valuable capabilities in achieving competitive advantage.