Chain Of Production and Channels Of Distribution

Question 1

Name the functions of a retailer.

Answer 1

1. Provides a wide range of goods to consumers in one place.
2. Sells goods to consumers in small quantities.
3. Offers advice to consumers on products the may need.

Question 2

How do Cash and Carry wholesalers differ from traditional wholesalers?

Answer 2

1. They don’t sell goods on credit
2. They don’t operate a delivery service
3. They operate on a self-service basis

Question 3

Name a recent trend in retailing in ireland

Answer 3

1. Arrival of international discount stores in the grocery and related products industry like Aldi and Lidl
2. Major growth in the number of shopping centres and retail outlets
3. Increasing use of e-commerce (shopping online)

Question 4

Name a good distributed by the channel of distribution below

Manufacturer——————Consumer

Answer 4

• Tailor Made Suit
• Custom Football Boots
• Wedding Dress

Question 5

Name a good distributed by the channel of distribution below

Manufacturer—————Retailer——————Consumer

Answer 5

Bread and Milk to a Large retailer

Question 6

Name a good distributed by the channel of distribution below

Consumer————Wholesaler————Retailer——Consumer

Answer 6

Bread and Milk to a small retailer

Question 7

Name a good distributed by the channel of distribution below

Foreign Manufacturer-Import Agent-Wholesaler-Retailer-Consumer

Answer 7

Electronics