Mr. Munaco
Lecture #1
Market:
Any system or place where parties are engaged in exchange of either goods or services
Goods or services in exchange of money
Goods:
Tangible physical products transferred from seller to buy
Can be seen and touched
Retailing involves the following:
Sale of goods directly to consumer
Broken down in smaller quantities
For end use (no resale)
The creation and maintenance of satisfying exchange relationships
Influences ALL business operations
$500 Billion spent in advertising every year
50% of budget spent on marketing activities
All around out
Advertisements
Deciding on a purchase (consumer)
Cash or credit
Most visible aspect of business
Major Functions
Market Planning
Product and Service Management
Distribution
Pricing
Promotion
Selling
Marketing-Information Management
Financing
Risk Management
Example 1: Apple used __________ by combining the technologies used in the iPod, iPhone, and MacBook to produce the iPad.
Example 2: Redbox redefined the movie rental business through an innovative
______ strategy. They locate their easy-to-use bright red kiosks on convenient neighborhood locations.
Example 3: The use of electronic scanners at the supermarket checkouts provide information about inventory levels and purchases so managers can make decisions about how much and when to reorder.
Lecture #2
Manufacturer
Involved in production of goods with help of machines, labor, and raw materials.
Wholesaler
Purchases goods from manufactures and sells to retailers in lower numbers at a lower price
Retailer
Sells the products in small quantities to satisfy needs and demands
Manufacturer Wholesaler Retailer Shopping