Question 1

Briefly explain the various levels of marketing channels.

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Question 2

Members of a marketing channel perform three types of functions. Provide examples of these three functions in the context of a publishing company that publishes books and magazines.

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Question 3

The Norticon Group provides and manages computers and network systems for businesses and communities. Norticon sells its products through various means-it uses its sales force to sell to large customers and telemarketing to sell to smaller customers. The company also sells its products via the Internet. Briefly explain the marketing approach being used by the company.

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Question 4

What are marketing channels? Briefly explain some of the different types of intermediaries.

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Question 5

What is channel power? Explain the various types of channel powers.

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Question 6

Explain the concept of a value network.

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Question 7

Dell computers is a manufacturer of computers. Dell accepts orders for computers online and ships the products to the customer. Depict the likely physical flow of materials in this case.

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Question 8

Ravake is a manufacturer of high-end designer apparel. Competition in the apparel industry is very severe and the market is driven by price. What distribution strategy would be best suited to help Ravake obtain an edge over its competitors?

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Question 9

Cortron Consultants provides business consulting services for startups. It helps customers design their supply chains by first evaluating the target market and then proceeds backward from that point. What is this strategy of reverse design called? Briefly explain.

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Question 10

Garolds Stores operates as a low price retailer. It offers home fashion products, such as wall decor, frames, candles, bath and bedding products, furniture, home accents, and kitchen products. The firm has showrooms and retail stores across United States. Customers can buy products in three different ways: (1)they can place orders online and have the products shipped to their homes; (2)they can buy directly from the showrooms and retail outlets; or (3)they can place orders online and pick them up from the nearest showroom. What are the benefits that Garolds Stores could achieve by using various channels to sell to customers?

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Question 11

Sweet Treats is a startup confectionery manufacturer that sells chocolates, boiled sweets, toffees, marshmallows, jelly candies, and so on. Should the firm adopt a push or a pull strategy? Explain your answer.

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Question 12

Comment on the challenges and opportunities that international markets pose.

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Question 13

National Beverage Corp. produces and distributes a wide range of beverages. It offers a selection of flavored soft drinks, juices, sparkling waters, energy drinks, nutritionally-enhanced waters, and other specialty beverages. What distribution strategy will be most suitable for the company's products?

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Question 14

What are the various functions performed by members of a marketing channel? Provide examples.

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Question 15

Briefly explain the various service outputs that marketing channels produce.

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Question 16

Eureka Forbes, an Asian consumer appliances company, sells its vacuum cleaners through door-to door sales. This allows the company to obtain a high conversion ratio. Comment on the length of the channel in the case of Eureka Forbes' vacuum cleaners.

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Question 17

What is a vertical marketing system (VMS)? What are the various types VMSs?

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Question 18

Orion Airlines is an American airline that provides domestic and international air transport services. Explain the five service outputs provided by marketing channels with reference to Orion.

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Question 19

Differentiate between pure-click companies and brick-and-click companies.

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Question 20

Explain the three distribution strategies based on the number of intermediaries.

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Quiz 15: Designing and Managing Integrated Marketing Channels