Distributive Trade Quiz

What is the role of a wholesaler?

• Buying in small quantities from the retailer and selling in bulk to the producer

• Buying in bulk from the producer and selling in small quantities to the retailer

• Buying in small quantities from the producer and selling in bulk to the retailer

• Buying in bulk from the retailer and selling in small quantities to the producer

What are the functions of the wholesaler?

What is the main focus of the retailer?

• Selling in smaller quantities to the consumer

• Providing financial services

• Offering healthcare services

• Offering technology solutions

The wholesaler provides which of the following services to manufacturer:

• Warehousing

• After-sales services

• Marketing the products

• Financing production

In the context of this slide, what does 'by-passing the wholesaler and/or retailer' mean?

• It refers to a process where the buyer directly purchases products from the wholesaler, without involving intermediaries like retailers or manufacturers.

• It refers to a process where the buyer directly purchases products from the retailer, without involving intermediaries like wholesalers or manufacturers.

• It refers to a process where the buyer directly purchases products from the government, without involving intermediaries like wholesalers or retailers.

• It refers to a process where the buyer directly purchases products from the manufacturer or producer, without involving intermediaries like wholesalers or retailers.

Describe a scenario where a business might choose to bypass the wholesaler and/or retailer.

• A business might choose to bypass the wholesaler and/or retailer if they want to increase the prices of the products being distributed.

• A business might choose to bypass the wholesaler and/or retailer if they want to cut costs, have direct control over distribution, or offer lower prices to customers.

• A business might choose to bypass the wholesaler and/or retailer if they want to increase the number of intermediaries involved in the distribution process.

• A business might choose to bypass the wholesaler and/or retailer if they want to reduce the quality of the products being distributed.

__________ buys large quantities of goods from the manufacturer.

• retailers

• drop shippers.

• wholesalers

• agents

Which of the following correctly illustrates the chain of distribution?

• Manufacturer -> wholesaler -> retailer -> consumer

• Consumer -> retailer -> wholesaler -> manufacturer

• Wholesaler -> manufacturer -> retailer -> consumer

• Producer -> manufacturer -> wholesaler -> retailer