CHAPTER 8 Distribution Channels and Logistics Management Objective: examining the nature and role of the channels in attracting and satisfying customers The Nature of Distribution Channels • Distribution channels are intermediaries used by the producers to bring their products to the market. • Why? Because the use of intermediaries bring greater efficiency in making goods available to target markets. In other words‚ they match the supply with the demand. • Most important benefit of using intermediaries
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competence. In different countries of the world the education for nurses varies a lot‚ but as the basis‚ it always includes perfect study of nursing theory and practice and development of the needed clinical skills. Most of the countries issue special laws for controlling the nursing practice and a person is able to enter this profession only according to national or state regulations. When comparing nursing to medicine‚ it is not enough to consider only practical sides; there is also an emotional
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VOTING (Dictionary)Voting is a formal expression of opinion or choice‚ either positive or negative‚ made by an individual or a body of individuals. All American have the right to vote when they turn the age of 18 and are considered an adult. You only hear about voting really when it comes to the election for the President of the United States or a candidate is running for a seat in a government position. The American people believe that they should vote because they think it actually matters. Then
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of location and distribution of your products or services‚ do you think that your organization is strategically located? What would you recommend management do if any‚ in terms of their location and distribution? DISTRIBUTION 4.1. Yes‚ I think that Nike Inc. Is strategically located. 4.1.1. Distribution Channels 4. I would recommend Nike Inc. to use intensive distribution i.e. Nike inc. would sell to Wholesaler; who then sell to retailer in bulks‚ and the retailers would sell to consumers
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Money is a big issue in this world and it’s what drives people into making gruesome decisions. You are living in a reality world‚ not a fantasy and it’s your job to help our-our society. When you think about slavery in the USA‚ you are probably thinking about the segregation back in 1900. Unfortunately‚ slavery is becoming more of a “tradition” and it is much successful in our society than you thought. Under slavery‚ victims go through a rough time in their journey. It’s a complex process but traffickers
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In life there are always going to be people who are very disrespectful. Whether the individual is making fun of somebody for what she is wearing‚ talking while someone else is speaking‚ or even lying. There are so many ways a person can be rude. These are the reasons why civility and manners are very important in society. Civility is vital to the peaceful‚ harmonious and cohesive existence of individuals‚ groups and organizations (Peggy Parks). A person who has manners and civility‚ demonstrates
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Why are ethics important? Recent events in corporate America have demonstrated the destructive effects that occur when the leadership of a company does not behave ethically. One might wonder why highly educated‚ successful‚ and business savvy corporate professionals at Enron‚ Tyco‚ WorldCom‚ and Adelphia got themselves into such a big mess. The answer lies in a profound lack of ethics. Running a business ethically is good for business. However‚ "business ethics" if properly interpreted means
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mean‚ normal distribution‚ range‚ standard deviation‚ stimulus Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE using the Gizmo.) Most professional baseball pitchers can throw a fastball over 145 km/h (90 mph). This gives the batter less than half a second to read the pitch‚ decide whether to swing‚ and then try to hit the ball. No wonder hitting a baseball is considered one of the hardest things to do in sports! 1. What are some things in your life you must react to quickly? You need to react
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You would think it would be easy to avoid colliding with a giant 200 ton train‚ well apparently it’s not. According to operation lifesaver‚ a nonprofit organization that promotes railroad safety‚ a car or pedestrian is hit by a train every 3 hours. Obviously some education is needed on being safe around railroads. Safety should always be your first priority when operating a vehicle‚ whether you are around a railroad or not‚ so here are some things to do to be more safe around railroads. First of
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Communication is an important management skill in organization. Introduction When a day starts‚ managers will start their work of attending meetings making phone calls‚ checking emails‚ supervising staff’s work etc. most of these activities involve communication. To be a good manager‚ people must have effective communication skills. This communication is that the process of transiting information from one person to another. Good communication skills can facilitate managers to communicate effectively
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