Assignment 1
Khalid is a recent graduate; he wants to open a retailing business in Dammam. He
wants to work in grocery products but he is not well informed about the domain.
He wants you to give him the necessary information and advice about the
following elements:
The difference between retailing and other types of distribution.
What can be the impact of international retailers on his business? (2 marks)
What type of relationship should he maintain with suppliers? (2 marks)
What should he do to improve customer satisfaction? (2 marks)
How should he manage transportation, warehousing and distribution...etc.?
(2 marks)
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Requirements:
Requirement 1:
■Difference between retailing and other types of distribution. (2 marks)
(Between 150 and 200 words)
Requirement 2:
■Impact of international retailers on his business (2 marks)
(Between 150 and 200 words)
Requirement 3:
■type of relationship should he maintain with suppliers (2 marks)
(Between 150 and 200 words)

Requirement 4:
Techniques of improving customer satisfaction (2 marks)
(Between 150 and 200 words)
Requirement 5:
■Managing transportation, warehousing and distribution...etc. (2 marks)
(Between 150 and 200 words)