Unit 2- Distribution

The process of maintaining inventories at a level big enough to prevent stock-outs, yet small enough to minimize holding costs.

• materials handling

• inventory control

• computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM)

• demand-flow manufacturing (DFM)

A notice sent from a supplier (such as an apparel manufacturer) notifying a customer (such as a retailer) of upcoming deliveries.

• advanced shipping notification (ASN)

• inventory control

• materials handling

• sales forecasting

Goods held on hand for the production process or for sale to customers.

• product

• Demand flow manufacturing (DFM)

• sales reciept

• inventory

The handling details of storing and physically moving merchandise to the proper locations.

• benchmarking

• inventory

• logistics

• sales receipt

A large building or complex that houses permanent showrooms.

• retailer

• apparel mart

• department store

• trunk show

______________ are independent groups or individuals that provide the channel for a company's product to reach the end user.

• channels

• intermediaries

• logistics

• sales reps

The main channels intermediaries are retailers, ____________ and agents/brokers.

• manufacturers

• wholesalers

• sales reps

• buyers

A ___________ is the ultimate user of a good, idea or service.

• consumer

• wholeslaler

• manufacturer

• retailer

Tiffany's jewelry can only be found in Tiffany's stores. This is an example of which distribution strategy?

• Exclusive

• Intensive

• Selective

• Wholesaler

A stock manager wants their products in the hands of as many consumers as possible. This is an example of which distribution strategy?

• Exclusive

• Intensive

• Selective

• Retailer