place Flashcards
1
Q
what are the channels of distribution?
A
producer - wholesaler - retailer - consumer
producer - retailer - consumer
producer - consumer
2
Q
wholesaler
A
A wholesaler typically buys and stores large quantities of several producers’ goods and then supplies retailers with smaller quantities.
3
Q
retailers
A
Producers sell their goods directly to large retailers who then sell onto the final consumers.
4
Q
direct selling
A
Direct selling has no intermediary levels. The manufacturer sells directly to customers.
5
Q
e-commerce
A
E-commerce is the term give to the purchase of products and services online.
6
Q
benefits of e-commerce
A
- access to more customers
- customers can shop 24/7
- open up international markets
- can gain customer feedback
6
Q
reasons why a business will choose a channel of distribution
A
- type of product
- finance available
- image of product
- legal restriction