Distribution pathway in which a product goes from the producer straight to the consumer.

Series of steps through which products flow into or out of a business. Also referred to as a distribution channel.

Way in which a product can reach the consumer; series of steps through which products flow into or out of a business. Also referred to as a distribution chain.

Management of materials and processes associated with incoming and outgoing products.

Distribution pathway in which the product goes from the producer to one or more intermediaries before it reaches the consumer.

Bridge between a producer and a consumer; may include agents, brokers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers.

is the handling and organizing of materials, equipment, goods, and workers.

Is a delivery term that is followed by a word or group of words that identify a physical location at which the ownership responsibility for the shipment switches from the seller to the buyer.

Are businesses that convert materials into goods and then sell those goods to others.

The specific business that converts materials into goods suitable for use, and sells those goods to others.

Is a price increase imposed at each link in a distribution chain or channel.

This is a special permit; it allows retailers to purchase goods tax-free from wholesalers and collect sales tax from final buyers.

are businesses that buy goods, often from wholesalers, and resell the goods in small quantities directly to consumers, who are the final buyers.

are stores, supermarkets, shops, and boutiques.

businesses that provide and sell services to

customers.

business working with different kinds of products which are sold for consumer, businesses or government purposes.

a person or company that sells goods in large quantities at low prices, typically to retailers.

firm that buys large quantity of goods from various producers or vendors, warehouses them, and resells to retailers

Bjs (the store) is an example of

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