Unit 7 Distribution Marketing

Tickler control is also defined as e-tailing

Which channel allows you to send large quantities for low cost and without weather delays?

A budget estimating planned purchases.

Three types of purchases situations include

What are railroad flatcars carrying truck trailers loaded with merchandise called

Intermodal transportation combines 2+ more transportation modes to maximize advantages of each

When a seller or manufacturer marks the price before delivering it to the retailer

A retailer who buys a manufacturer’s products in order to sell them through machines

What is the fastest and MOST expensive form of transportation?

A random inspection of items received

Merchandise checked directly against an actual invoice

What is the slowest AND cheapest form of transporting merchandise?

The Federal Aviation Administration regulates air freight charges

An individual buys pet shampoo for his dog.  That is an example of a consumer.

A drop shipper collects products from a manufacturer and ships them to a retailer

A chemical maker sells products to a pool supply co. which makes the final user a retail user.

Records information on the shipper of merchandise, and the name and number of carrier

Motor carrier is another name for a truck.

Buying and storing materials while controlling cost for ordering, shipping, handling & storage

A unit control inventory system that allows businesses to track items & determine item sales

Of the four Ps of marketing which decision relates to distribution?

A hospital buying soap from a manufacturer is an example of a consumer.

Traditional retailers called _________ sell goods to customers from their own physical stores.

Direct distribution is the MOST commonly used channel for the CONSUMER market.

Amount of money left for buying goods after all purchases have been considered.

They manage inventory by counting stock and filling it when needed

Ton mile is the movement of one ton of freight for one mile

When a store buyer inspects the workmanship of the item to make sure they meet expectations

Which transportation system has the best safety record?