To perform distribution tasks efficiently, a firm needs all of ...

[09madisonrousseau09]

To perform distribution tasks efficiently, a firm needs all of the following except:
 a. Expertise.
  b. Economies of scale.
  c. Economies of scope.
  d. To maintain high inventory levels.
  e. High production volumes.

Question 2

Supermarkets have different meanings in different countries. Which statement regarding supermarkets is not accurate?
 a. A U.S. supermarket is typically a large store belonging to a national or regional chain.
  b. A Polish supermarket is probably made up of different stores that carry an assortment of products.
  c. Supermarkets in Switzerland carry a larger variety of products, but not as wide an assortment of competing brands as their U.S. equivalents.
  d. Supermarkets in Germany carry a smaller variety of products, but a wider assortment of competing brands than their US. equivalents.

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D
Supermarkets in Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands carry a larger variety of products, but not as wide an assortment of competing brands as their U.S. equivalents. The difference in terminology across markets creates some difficulty in posing research questions. This may be found in Designing the Data Collection Instrument section (6-4e).

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