unit 2 distribution

Question 1

distribution

Answer 1

where the product are sold
towns city centres
now its usually the out of shopping centre and retail parks where there is free parking

Question 2

distribution channel

Answer 2

how does it reach the customers

Question 3

physical distribution

Answer 3

most common but decline thanks to the digital d.

via shops usually tangible objects

Question 4

producer —–=- customers

Answer 4

keeps all the money common with small local stores e.g bakeries
deals with every customer
if it sells in bulks its best to have small amount mof customers

Question 5

producer——–retailer———-customer

Answer 5

P sells to the R and then to the customers

common withe electrical goods e.g phones

Question 6

producer ———–wholesaler————-retailer——-customers

Answer 6

producer gives large quantities of good
wholesalers break the bulk and sell it in smaller proportions to the retailers
wholesaler may do buy now pay later

Question 7

regional distribution centre

Answer 7

ware house own by retailer used to store products for the retailers sells them to m&s etc.
producer sends goods to the RDC who organises them and sells them in smaller quantities to shops

Question 8

digital distribution

Answer 8

no physical exchange .

music books movies that you can download at a price

Question 9

digital distribution advantages

Answer 9

24/7
quick
cheaper no delivery

Question 10

digital distribution disadvantage

Answer 10

not all goods can be digital e.g. food
not all customers have the internet
new staff may be required

Question 11

distribution future

Answer 11

more digital distribution

businesses must keep up with technology