11 - Distribution

Question 1

Distribution

Answer 1

how the product gets to the consumer

Question 2

agents or brokers

Answer 2

link buyers and sellers together, such as in insurance
often advise both partiers

Question 3

Retailers

Answer 3

provide the consumer with a specialist service and allow opporunity to browse while being supported by employees

Question 4

wholesalers

Answer 4

talk bulk amounts from the manufacturer and distribute across a network of retailers

Question 5

Direct selling

Answer 5

online sales, telephone selling ect

Question 6

Factors that effect choice of distribution

Answer 6

kind of product
costs
the market
control

Question 7

social trend effecting distribution

Answer 7

growth in inernet shopping
charity shops growing
large shopping centres being built

Question 8

online distribution

Answer 8

businesses may use couriers to deliver their product, that is availablee to purchase online

Question 9

Benefits of online disturbution for customers

Answer 9

can shop 24/7
wider range of choice
can comapre prices

Question 10

Benefits of online distribution for businesses

Answer 10

can sell 24/7
lower start up costs
can acsess a wider market