Title: (Optional) Identify shipping and receiving processes.
Course: Marketing (12164) > Section: Examining Channel Management

Identification should include

- common shipping methods (e.g., truck, plane, ship, pipeline, rail)
- receiving processes (e.g., counting, verifying, reconciling, and documenting).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What factors are considered when selecting shipping methods?
- How can companies streamline the shipping process?
- Why is it important to reconcile and document shipments?
- Why should a business pull a purchase order before accepting merchandise?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of various shipping methods?
- What are some examples of transportation service companies that handle small- and medium-sized packages?
- What are the consequences of not keeping accurate inventory?
- What type of technology may be used in the receiving process?