Marketing Supply Chain.
Provide a thoughtful 250+ word response to all of the questions below (250 words total, not for each section).
Amazon has a LARGE amount of time, money and resources invested in its supply chains. They are a leader in earnings and sales on the annual National Retail Federation “Top Retailers” List – and they provide a great example of how supply chains operate.
This week, you are going to look at Amazon’s role in the supply chain from both sides by answering the following:
Imagine that you are a United States-based manufacturer/supplier that makes toasters and you want to sell them to consumers via Amazon:
Identify and explain in detail a “pro” or positive to using Amazon to sell to consumers.
Identify and explain in detail a “con” or negative to using Amazon to sell to consumers.
Imagine that you are someone in the United States labor force who is looking for a job:
Identify and explain in detail a “pro” or positive to working for Amazon.
Identify and explain in detail a “con” or negative working for Amazon.
Imagine that you are a typical consumer (or retail shopper) in the United States:
Identify and explain in detail a “pro” or positive for a consumer shopping with Amazon.
Identify and explain in detail a “con” or negative for a consumer shopping with Amazon.