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managing marketing channels and supply chains

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marketing channel   individuals and firms invollved in the process of making a product or service available for use.  
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important functions performed by intermediaries   1. transactional 2. logistical 3. facilitating  
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tansactional benefits   buying, selling, risk taking  
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logistical beneifts   sorting, storing, transporting  
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facilitating benefits   financing, grading, market research  
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direct channel   producer and the ultimate consumer deal directly with each other.  
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indirect channel   intermediaries are inserted between producers and consumers to perform numerous channel funtions.  
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Multichannel marketing   the blending of different communications and delivery channels that are mutually reinforcing in attracting , retaining and buliding consumer relationship  
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Dual distribution   an arrangement whereby a firm reaches different buyers by using two or more different types of channesl for the same basic product.  
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strategic channel alliances   one firms marketing channel is used to sell another firm's products.  
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vertical marketing system   professionally managed and centrally coordianted marketing channels designed to acieve channel economies and maximum marketing impact.  
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..Corporate systems   producer might own intermediary at the next level down in the channel.  
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forward integration   when the producer owns the the intermediary at the next level down in the channel.  
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backward integration   retailer that owns a manufacturing operation. (kroger)  
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contractual vertical marketing system   independent production and distribution firms inegrate their efforts on a contractual basis to obtain greater funtional economies.  
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3 most popular types of contractual systems   1. wholesaler-sponsored 2. retailer sponsored 3. franchising(most popular)  
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wholesaler sponsored   involves a wholesaler that develops a contractual relationship with small retailers to standardize and coordinate buying practices, and inventory management efforts.  
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retailer sponsored   exist when small, independent retailers form an orgainzation that operates a wholesale facility cooperatively.  
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Franchising   contractual arrangement between a parent company and an individual that allows the franchisee to operate a certain type of business.  
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why are channels for business products typicall shorter than channels for consumer products   business users are fewer in number, tend to be more concentrated geographically, and buy in larger quantities.  
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what is the principle distinction between corporate vertical marketing and administered vertial marketing?   administrative vertical marketing achieves coordination by the size and influence of one channel member rather than through ownership.  
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what are the factors affecting channel choice management?   1. which channel provides the best coverage of target market? 2. will best satisfy the buying requirements of target market. 3. which wil be most profitable  
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target market coverage   number of stores in a geographical area.  
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intensive distribution   a firm tries to place its products in as many outlets as possible.  
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exclusive distribution   only one retail outlet in a specific geographical region carries the firms products.  
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selective distribution   a firm selects a few retail outlets in a specific geographical area to carry its products.  
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What are the 4 main buyer interest that should be satisfied   1. information 2. convenience 3. variety 4. pre or post sale services.  
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channel conflict   when one channel member believes another channel member is engaged in behavior that prevents it from achieving its goals.  
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disintermediation   arises when a channel member bypasses another member and sells or buys products direct.  
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what are the three degrees of distribution density?   1. intensive 2. exclusive 3. selective  
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logistics   activities that focus on geting the right amoint of the right products to the right place at the right time at the lowest possible cost  
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what are the three elements of logistics?   1. there needs to be flow of the product. 2. must be cost effective 3. must deliver good customer service  
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supply chain   the various firms involved in performing the activities required to create and deliver a product or service to consumers.  
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how do you align supply chain with marketing strategy?   1. understand the customer 2. understand the supply chain 3. harmonize the supply chain with the marketing strategy  
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what three lessons about supply chains can be learned?   1. there is no one best supply chain 2. the best supply chain is the one that is consistent with theneeds of the customer segment. 3. sometimes must make trade-offs between efficientcy and responsiveness on elements  
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what are the two main concepts of logistics management in a supply chain   total logistics cost 2. customer service concept  
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total logistics cost   expenses associated with transportation, materials handling and warehousing, inventory, stockouts, order processing, and return products handling.  
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customer service concept   the ability of logistics management to satisfy users in terms of time, dependability, communication and convenience  
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vendor managed inventory   inventory management system whereby the supplier determines the product amount and assortement a customer(i.e. retailer) needs and automatically delivers the approprate items.  
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What is the principle difference between the marketing channel and supply chain?   supply chain involves those who provide raw materials to manufacturers. the marketing channel delivers the finished goods to the ultimate consumer.  
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the choice of supply chain involves three steps.   1. understand the customer 2. understand the supply chain 3. harmonize the supply chain with the marketing strategy.  
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a supply chain managers key task is to balance which 4 customer service factors against which 5 logistical cost factors?   CS:time, dependability, communications, convenience Log: transportation, materials handling, warehousing, stockouts, and order processing  
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