01
True or false
1 point
Distribution, often called place in the marketing mix, aims to make an offering available where, when, and how customers want to buy it.
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20 questions
02
Choose one
1 point
A premium appliance brand sells through a chosen group of authorized dealers, rather than granting selling rights to only a small number of exclusive intermediaries. Which distribution approach does this illustrate?
- A
Intensive distribution
- B
Selective distribution
- C
Exclusive distribution
- D
Omnichannel distribution
03
Written response
1 point
A craft studio sells its products to customers through its own shop and does not use an intermediary. What type of channel is this?
04
Fill in the blank
1 point
A frequently purchased snack is placed in as many suitable outlets as possible. This is an example of .
05
Choose one
1 point
A frozen-food company must choose carriers, routes, and storage facilities that preserve temperature conditions. Which business activity most directly covers these decisions?
- A
Retailing, because the firm sells goods for personal use
- B
Supply chain management, because it only concerns product storage
- C
Logistics, because it manages product movement and storage
- D
Channel conflict, because the firm uses transportation
06
True or false
1 point
Logistics and supply chain management are not identical: supply chain management also coordinates broader sourcing and production activities.
- A
True
- B
False
07
Choose all
1 point
Which activities are identified as logistics activities? Select all that apply.
- A
Transportation
- B
Warehousing
- C
Setting a retailer's product assortment
- D
Inventory control
- E
Order processing
- F
Fulfillment
08
Written response
1 point
A company contracts an outside provider to handle warehousing or transportation. What is this kind of provider called?
09
Fill in the blank
1 point
A manufacturer's website competes with its retail partners for sales. This is an example of .
10
Choose one
1 point
A retailer coordinates its website and physical stores so customers can shop and fulfill purchases across both. What approach is this?
- A
Intensive distribution
- B
Omnichannel distribution
- C
Exclusive distribution
- D
Direct distribution
11
Choose one
1 point
A firm is comparing air freight with water shipping for a large load. Which statement best describes the usual trade-off?
- A
Water shipping is typically faster and more expensive than air freight.
- B
Air freight is typically slower but more economical for large loads.
- C
Air freight can be fast but expensive, while water shipping is typically slower and may be economical for large loads.
- D
Air and water shipping always have the same speed and cost.
12
Choose all
1 point
Which actions can help a company coordinate its channel partners? Select all that apply.
- A
Define each partner's responsibilities
- B
Withhold relevant information from partners
- C
Select capable channel members
- D
Monitor partner results
- E
Avoid setting expectations for partner performance
13
True or false
1 point
When a retailer shares sales data with a supplier, the supplier can use it to improve forecasts and plan production and deliveries.
- A
True
- B
False
14
Open ended
1 point
A retailer is deciding how much inventory of a perishable product to hold. Explain the risks of holding too little and too much, and identify what should guide the decision.
15
Choose one
1 point
A bakery sells bread to customers at its own shop. Which description best fits this distribution channel?
- A
An indirect channel because the bakery sells at a physical location
- B
A direct channel because the bakery sells to customers without an intermediary
- C
An indirect channel because customers choose how much bread to buy
- D
A direct channel only if the bakery also sells online
16
Choose one
1 point
A retailer offers a curated product assortment, convenient access, and customer service before a purchase. Which role is the retailer performing?
- A
They coordinate sourcing and production for all channel members
- B
They move products between warehouses and transportation hubs
- C
They sell to final consumers and can provide selection, access, and service
- D
They manufacture every product in the assortment they offer
17
Choose one
1 point
A retailer coordinates its website and physical stores so customers can shop across both and receive a connected fulfillment experience. Which distribution concept does this describe?
- A
Direct channel
- B
Omnichannel distribution
- C
Intensive distribution
- D
Third-party logistics
18
Choose one
1 point
A company is planning deliveries of frozen food. Which logistics decision best addresses the product’s needs while supporting dependable customer service?
- A
Plan routes, carriers, and storage that preserve required temperature conditions
- B
Choose the fastest carrier regardless of cost or temperature controls
- C
Focus only on retailer assortment, since product movement is not a logistics concern
- D
Store as much product as possible at any available facility to prevent shortages
19
Written response
1 point
What is the term for coordinating online and physical sales channels to create a connected shopping and fulfillment experience? Enter the distribution term.
20
Written response
1 point
A company contracts an outside provider to handle warehousing or transportation. What is the standard abbreviation for this kind of provider? Enter the abbreviation.