Question 1
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Bill works for the Piggly Wiggly grocery distribution center. His role is to check all of the orders from manufacturers and store them in the correct location in the facility. This is an example of which logistical component of the supply chain?
Question 2
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Dunkin’ Donuts distributes its coffee through its retail stores, grocery stores, and now wholesale clubs. This is an example of which level of distribution intensity?
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Exclusive
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Disparate
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Intensive
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Selective
Question 3
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A major retailer receives all of its products for resale at one central location and uses its own fleet of trucks to deliver those products to regional distribution centers. The products are then delivered to retail outlets via local delivery agents. This is an example of which logistical component of the supply chain?
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Order processing
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Production scheduling
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Sourcing and procurement
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Transportation
Question 4
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Old Navy allows customers to purchase the same product online or in its retail store. This is an example of which marketing channel structure?
Question 5
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A customer can go online and purchase a computer from Dell and have it shipped to his or her home within a few days. This is an example of which marketing channel structure?
Question 6
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John decided to purchase a bedroom set from Rooms To Go online. He visited the website, found the product he desired, and made the purchase using his credit card. This is an example of which logistical component of the supply chain?
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Inventory controls
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Order processing
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Production scheduling
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Transportation
Question 7
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Land Rover will only allow Land Rover dealerships to sell its new SUVs. This is an example of which level of distribution intensity?
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Exclusive
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Disparate
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Intensive
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Selective
Question 8
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Starbucks is interested in distributing a new coffee drink in the northeastern United States. This is an example of which factor affecting channel choice?
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Market
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Producer
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Product
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Supplier
Question 9
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Progress Energy sells electricity to customers. When a customer turns on the lights in the house, the electricity flows from Progress Energy to the house via electrical wires and other technical components. This is an example of which logistical component of the supply chain?
Question 10
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Christian Louboutin offers shoes with a trademark red sole. The company only offers its products in a few Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom locations, as well as other exclusive boutiques. This is an example of which level of distribution intensity?
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Exclusive
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Disparate
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Intensive
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Selective
Question 11
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Motion Industries provides parts and safety equipment from suppliers to local manufacturers. This is an example of which marketing channel structure?
Question 12
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Sara Lee Corporation only orders the raw materials it needs for production over the next week, to ensure fresh, quality products. This is an example of which logistical component of the supply chain?
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Order processing
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Production scheduling
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Sourcing and procurement
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Transportation
Question 13
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GE began developing and manufacturing a set of inexpensive lights to be used in most homes during the holidays in December. GE is warehousing the product in anticipation of consumer demand in November and December. In this scenario, channel members are affecting the distribution process by which action?
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Overcoming discrepancies
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Overproducing products for the market
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Providing contact efficiency
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Providing specialization and division of labor
Question 14
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Sears carries cosmetics, clothing, and lawn and garden tools. Sears can be classified as which major type of retail operations?
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Department store
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Drugstore
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Restaurant
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Supermarket
Question 15
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Han-Dee Hugo’s carries soft drinks, water, candy, and automotive fuel. It can be classified as which major type of retail operations?
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Convenience store
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Department store
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Discount store
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Drugstore
Question 16
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Olive Garden sells salads, pasta meals, and desserts. It can be classified as which major type of retail operations?
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Convenience store
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Department store
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Restaurant
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Supermarket
Question 17
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Albert’s Designer Stationery sells greeting cards, letterhead, and wedding invitations. It can be classified as which major type of retail operations?
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Convenience store
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Department store
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Specialty store
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Supermarket
Question 18
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Dunkin’ Donuts allows individuals to build and operate a Dunkin’ Donuts store for a fee. This can be classified as which major type of retail operation?
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Convenience store
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Department store
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Franchise
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Nonstore retail
Question 19
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CVS focuses its product sales on prescription medicines, greetings cards, and cosmetics. CVS can be classified as which major type of retail operations?
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Convenience store
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Department store
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Drugstore
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Supermarket
Question 20
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Dippin’ Dots uses vending machines in malls, office buildings, and theme parks to sell its ice cream. Dippin’ Dots can be classified as which type of retail operation?
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Department store
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Drugstore
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Franchise
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Nonstore retail
Question 21
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Costco sells groceries, mattresses, and computers. It can be classified as which major type of retail operations?
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Convenience store
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Discount store
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Drugstore
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Restaurant