Retailing (BE 10)

Read the paragraph. Mark, which step of the retail supply chain is described.

Abhishek Jani, CEO of @Fairtrade.India writes, “While most of the cotton had been harvested and sold by farmers across India by January to early February, those fortunate to have access to irrigation are currently in the final stages of their Rabi crop cycle (winter crop cycle)... These farmers are now facing the unenviable choice between either leaving their cotton fields untended and facing crop loss or risking breaking the government notification on the public shutdown and their own health to harvest the cotton.”

• Distribution

• Raw materials

• Manufacturing

Look at the picture. Mark, which step of the retail supply chain is referenced.

• Raw materials

• Distribution

• Manufacturing

Read the paragraph. Mark, which step of the retail supply chain is described.

"At the same time, Novakovic points to a number of weak spots in the food transportation system that could be aggravated by the increased demand for food. Transportation is the one thing that connects all stages of the the supply chain, he says, from farm to food processing to warehouse to grocery store. That’s why any labor shortage in the food system, but especially a shortage of truck drivers, could pose a serious threat to the food supply chain if the high demand for groceries continues unabated."

• Manufacturing

• Consumer

• Distribution

Read the paragraph. Mark, which step of the retail supply chain is described.

"Empty shelves and long queues outside supermarkets has got many shoppers concerned about whether they will have enough to eat as the COVID-19 lockdown continues.

But is the absence of pasta or eggs on the shelves due to short supply? Or is it panic-buying?"

• Retail locations

• Manufacturing

• Supplier

This store is part of a group of stores that share the same brand (e.g. Rimi or Target). It's a (type).

This is a big multi-brand store, the goods are organized under one roof. It's a (type).

This is a store where you can get medicine, hygiene products, as well as snacks and beverages. It's a (type).

This is a large building that houses many shops. It's a (type).

This is a store with long opening hours, selling groceries and household items. It's a (type).

This is a store that sells products at a lower price than the market price. It's a (type).