Lucia and Yuvraj are discussing the role of intermediaries in the distribution channel. What do intermediaries do?

• They manufacture products.

• They provide financial services.

• They facilitate the movement of goods from producers to consumers.

• They create marketing strategies.

Adriana and Yuvraj are studying different business models. What should they describe to understand the structure of distribution channels?

• The types of products sold.

• The structure of different types of distribution channels.

• The marketing strategies used.

• The financial performance of the company.

Lux and Adriana are evaluating new channel strategies for their startup. What is the purpose of this evaluation?

• To increase production costs.

• To gain competitive advantage.

• To reduce the number of intermediaries.

• To improve employee satisfaction.

Sofia and Harwinder are selecting a distribution channel for their new product. What should they describe?

• The influences that are considered.

• The types of products sold.

• The financial performance of the company.

• The marketing strategies used.

Harwinder and Noe are working on a group project. What is the nature of relationships between members of a channel of distribution?

• Competitive

• Cooperative

• Hostile

• Independent

Adriana and Noe are working on a project to ensure all their marketing activities are coordinated for a unified approach. What concept are they implementing?

• Integrated marketing systems

• Segmented marketing systems

• Independent marketing systems

• Disjointed marketing systems

How are supply chain management systems improving operational efficiency in the channel of distribution? For example, how might Sofia and Adriana's company benefit from these systems?

• By increasing costs

• By reducing collaboration

• By streamlining processes

• By creating redundancies

Harwinder and Lucia are discussing the key logistics marketing functions in a supply chain. What are they?

• Production and manufacturing

• Advertising and promotion

• Transportation and warehousing

• Research and development

Lucia and Yuvraj are working on a project about business logistics. What is the primary focus of distribution planning?

• The creation of goods and services

• The systematic decision-making process regarding the physical movement and transfer of ownership of goods and services from producers to consumers

• The marketing of goods and services

• The financial management of a company

Lucia and Sofia are discussing the role of intermediaries in the distribution of goods and services. What role do intermediaries play?

• They create goods and services

• They play a key role in the distribution of goods and services and may take possession of goods, store goods, and resell goods to the target market

• They provide financial services to producers

• They manage the production process