Supply Chain - Answers The connected chain of all of the business entities, both internal
and external to the company, that perform or support the logistics function
Supply chain management - Answers A management system that coordinates and
integrates all of the activities performed by supply chain members into a seamless
process, from the source to the point of consumption, resulting in enhanced
customer and economic value
Customer relationship management (CRM) process - Answers Allows
companies to prioritize their marketing focus on different customer
groups according to each group's long-term value to the company or
supply chain
Functions and Activities of Channel Intermediaries - Answers • Intermediaries in a channel negotiate
with one another, facilitate the
transfer of ownership for finished goods between buyers and
sellers, and physically move products from the producer toward the
final consumer.
• The most prominent difference separating intermediaries is whether
they take title to the product, which means they actually own the
merchandise and control the terms of the sale
Figure 13.2 Marketing Channels
for Consumer Products - Answers Figure of possible connections from manufacturer to the consumer,
with diffrent numbers of middle men.
Omnichannel Versus Multichannel
Marketing - Answers • Multichannel design creates redundancy and complexity in the firm's
distribution system, including the construction of multiple, parallel supply
chains, each with its own inventory, processes, and performance metrics.
• Many companies are transitioning to an omnichannel distribution
operation that supports their multichannel retail operations and unifies
their retail interfaces so that all customers receive equal and efficient
service.
Promotion - Answers Communication by marketers that informs, persuades,
and reminds potential buyers of a product to influence an opinion or
elicit a response
Promotional strategy - Answers A plan for the optimal use of the elements
of promotion: advertising, public relations, personal selling, sales
promotion, and social media
Competitive advantage - Answers One or more unique aspects of an
organization that cause target consumers to patronize that firm
rather than competitors
AIDA concept - Answers A model that outlines the process for achieving promotional
goals in terms of stages of consumer involvement with the message; the
acronym stands for attention, interest, desire, and action
What are the parts of the AIDA concept? - Answers − Attention: The advertiser must first gain the
attention of the target market because a
firm cannot sell something if the market does not know the good or service exists.
− Interest: The next step is to create interest in the product.
− Desire: Potential customers may like the concept of a product, but they must then
be persuaded that the product is the best option to fulfill their needs and desires.
− Action: Finally, consumers must be motivated to take action by making a purchase.
What affects the promotional mix? - Answers − The nature of the product
− The stage in the product life cycle
− Target market characteristics
− The type of buying decision
− Funds available for promotion
− Whether a push or a pull strategy will be used
Push strategy - Answers A marketing strategy that uses aggressive