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What are the objectives of SCM?

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  1. Greater efficiency at higher cost

  2. Enhance flexibility

  3. Improve customer service

  4. Optimize the value chain

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Correct Option: A

Under ___________ the product reaches the customers from the manufacturers via distributors.

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  1. network marketing

  2. direct trade

  3. franchising

  4. none of the above

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Correct Option: A

'Intensive distribution method' is referred to ______.

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  1. minimum expansion

  2. maximum expansion

  3. minimum contraction

  4. maximum contraction

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Correct Option: B

Out of these what is not considered an unacceptable business practices?

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  1. Door-to-door sales.

  2. False advertising

  3. Referral selling.

  4. Abusive debt collection methods.

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Correct Option: A

Two-level channel of distribution is most suited for goods like ________.

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  1. rice, sugar and pulses

  2. soaps, oil

  3. clothes

  4. all of the above

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Correct Option: D

Choose the product related factor(s) that affect the choice of channels of distribution.

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  1. Adoption of newer channels.

  2. Whether the product is perishable or a non-perishable.

  3. Financial strength of the company.

  4. Management want to have greater control on the channel members.

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Correct Option: B
Which option is incorrect among the following?
Functional wholesalers are classified into _______.
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  1. brokers

  2. service wholesalers

  3. commission men

  4. selling agents

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Correct Option: B

The word retailer is of French origin, means _______.

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  1. the sale of goods in small quantities.

  2. to cut again.

  3. to sell again.

  4. to deal with.

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Correct Option: B

There are ______ levels of distribution channels.

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  1. one

  2. two

  3. three

  4. four

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Correct Option: D

Manufacturer- Agent- Wholesaler- Retailer- Consumer. This is the ________ channel of distribution. 

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  1. Zero level

  2. One level

  3. Two level

  4. Three level

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Channels of distribution is a chain of business or intermediaries through which goods or services until it reaches the end customer .

Manufacturer-Agents-Wholesaler-Retailer-Consumer . This is the three level channel of distribution.