Operations and Supply Chain Management, 9th Edition WileyPLUS Registration Card + Loose-leaf Print Companion
Operations and Supply Chain Management, 9th Edition WileyPLUS Registration Card + Loose-leaf Print Companion
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781119371618
Author: Roberta S. Russell
Publisher: Wiley (WileyPLUS Products)
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Chapter 11, Problem 14Q
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To explain:  About the supply and distribution channels of the given retail company LL.

Introduction: The global supply chain and distribution channel of retail companies include components like wholesalers, retailers and distributors. The distribution channels can be direct or indirect.  While in a direct channel the consumer purchases goods directly from the manufacturer, in an indirect channel the consumers buy goods from wholesaler or retailer.

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