Answer 2

What is the best way to manage a distribution business?

The best way to manage a distribution business is having the ability to have many suppliers that can offer goods at a profitable price.

Evidence:

Service Learning

I have learned that a distribution business has to have a supplier that can provide an item at a profitable price or else the distribution will go out of business.

Book: Distribution Channels

I have learned from this book that distribution businesses feed of there supplier because it is what keeps the company in business.

The Product

My product would have to be improvement in public speaking skills because I have feared speaking in front of people, and now due all the ‘intense’ projects we have had I noticed a major improvement. I have been forced to work passed my limit in order to succeed at iPoly.

Examples:

Service Learning

In order for me to obtain service learning I had to go and speak to the person in charge of the business. Which felt extremely uncomfortable, but I was able to obtain what I needed.

Independent Component

For my independent component I took a college class, and I was able to meet new people. I had to present quite often which was part of the class. Furthermore for my second independent component I am a Buying/Reselling product, which involves a lot of communication.

Science Fair

When presenting on RESALE/PURCHASE I was able to speak confidently about what I was presenting. I have been able to obtain the confidence that I need.

Fourth Interview Questions

1. What do you think is most important to managing a business?

2. Is there a downside to a Distribution Business?

3. How much do you spend on transportation of items?

4. What would you say a successful Distribution looks like?

5. How can one maintain a good relationship with the customers?

6. How can one attract more customers to your business?

7. How many regulations are there in the Dairy Distribution field?

8. What is the most expensive factor in managing a Distribution?

9. What’s your view on a successful Distribution Business?

10.         Are there any regulations in the distribution business?

11.         How difficult is it to motivate employees?

12.         What sets the foundation for managing a successful business?

13.         How important would you say customer service is?

14.         How can one maintain there customers satisfied?

15.         How many styles of Distribution are there?

16.         When does a business become considered successful?

17.         How can one motivate their employees?

18.         Does employee honesty have a major role in the distribution field?

19.         How difficult is to find a supplier?

20.         When ordering from suppliers do you order in bulks?

Independent Component 2 Plan Approval

 (1) I have many options for my service learning. I plan on either taking a class or continuing my mini business with phones.

(2) If I decide to go with a class, I will easily pass 30 hours. If I decide to do the phone business I will fill out a spreadsheet and post every phone I sell with the serial number so it can be verified over the Apple website, that the product exist. I will achieve this by selling & buying a total of 30 phones because each transaction takes an hour.

(3) How does your independent study component relate to your EQ?

My EQ is what is the best way to manage a Business Distribution?

The class I plan on taking is called First Line Management, which deals with management. If I decide to do my business I will be buying phones from private distributors and this is can be connected to my EQ because it deals with distribution.

Independent Component 1

I, David Delgado, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work. 

 I took a class at Cal Poly Pomona which was on the principles of Management. 

I obtained an A in the class, which obviously shows that I didn't full around, furthermore this class consisted of meeting 10 times and each class was about four hours long. 

Applied

How did it help you answer your EQ?  Be specific and use examples.

I learned that planning is an important factor in any type of Business. My Prof. gave example of how he helps manage Arco, and how he has to plan everything ahead of time. When things aren't down with time and in a hurry mistakes are guaranteed.


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Answer 1

Essential Question:

What is the best way to manage a distribution business?

The best way to manage a distribution business is planning ahead of time, because a distribution business consists of delivering the purchased product to its final destination. In order for distribution to take place, one must have everything precise to avoid storage cost and other expenditures.

Evidence

At my service learning Dairy Depot I see that a lot of planning has to be done. The drivers are set on routes, which consist of planning in order to have every product delivered on time.

Source

Service Learning

Principles of Management (Book) states that planning is an important factor of success in any type of business.