distribution

Distribution is the most challenging and complex part of marketing

Products do not usually move continuously through the channel of distribution

A final business organization in a indirect channel of distribution for consumer products is a

Itemized billing statement with terms of payment for the order

The path a product takes from the producer to the ultimate consumer is

Businesses involved in sales transactions moving products from the manufacturer to final user

Process of efficiently & effectively moving products & materials thru the distribution channel

Independent businesses that do not own the goods they represent & act as intermediaries are

Determines the amount of product on hand by physically or visually counting items

Businesses that offer a variety of consumer products to members thru a warehouse outlet

A direct channel of distribution is often selected when

The number of transactions are reduced with the use of intermediaries

An automotive store is an example of a

Pipelines are most frequently used to transport oil, gas, & water

Offer products from several different categories

Companies that buy large quantities from manufacturers, store them, & then resell them

Examples of contract carriers are JB Hunt and Yellow Freight

A very large retail store that offers consumers wide choices of products at lower prices is a

Most frequently used transportation method

Relatively low costs, handles large quantities, seldom slowed or stopped by weather

Provides transportation services to any business in its operating area for a fee

Factors involved in selecting the best transportation methods include

Order processing & inventory control are 2 important parts of physical distribution

A completed listing all the merchandise recieved in the shipment & its condition is a

Form listing the variety, quantity, & prices of products ordered & sent to the seller

Slowest form of transportation, not appropriate for perishable items,can be affected by weather

The main physical distribution activities are

All of the following are examples of non-store retailing except

Determines the amount of product on hand by maintaining records on purchases & sales

Internet, catalogs, and phone sales are examples of which type of channel

distribution has the most direct effect on