Mercantilism Theory of International Trade

Mercantilism theory of international trade is the oldest theory of trade. This theory states that “the holdings of a country’s treasure primarily in the form of gold constituted its wealth”. The main period of the concept of Mercantilism is from 1500 to 1800. Key Points of Mercantilism Theory First and Read more…

Evolution and History of Materials Management

The evolution or History of Materials Management starts with the US and World War I. Before the 1st World war, people were unaware of the importance of Materials Management, Inventory Control and Supply chain Management. The concept of Material Management was strengthened with the research papers published by Harvard University. Read more…

Importance of Wholesalers

Wholesalers, Distributors, Agents and Retailers are an important part of any business. Many times they act as a catalyst to manage a sales force, improve promotion, analyse market demand and manage supply according to it. This post covers the need and importance of wholesalers to the manufacturers, retailers, consumers, society Read more…

Distribution Channels – Definition & Meaning

Distribution Channels also referred to as Marketing Channels or Place. A place can be a location where the product can be purchased by consumer/customer. The distribution channel helps to distribute or move product from one place (generally manufacturer) to another place (Consumer or end-user or customer etc.). Synonyms to Distribution Read more…

Types of Wholesalers: Simple Classification

Wholesalers play a crucial role in the marketing supply chain which adds value to the product. Wholesalers can be divided into different types or categories based on their roles. Below said are the Types of Wholesalers. The basis for the classification: Wholesalers play a very important role in the supply Read more…

Marketing Mix Definition with Meaning

We have provided a simple definition of marketing mix with their meaning & examples. The marketing mix is the combination of the four marketing mix elements such as product, price, place, and promotion. In case of service, we can mention 3 extended p’s – Physical Evidence, Process, and People. Along Read more…