Disintermediation

Disintermediation

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The video tutorial discusses disintermediation as a competitive strategy in the marketplace, focusing on removing intermediaries from the value chain. This approach can lead to a lower cost structure, higher profit margins, and improved supply chain efficiencies. By eliminating middlemen, businesses can directly interact with customers, enhancing communication and feedback, which can lead to better service and product modifications. Overall, disintermediation can set a business apart from competitors by streamlining operations and increasing profitability.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of disintermediation in a business context?

To add more layers to the supply chain

To remove intermediaries from the value chain

To increase the number of intermediaries

To decrease direct communication with customers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does disintermediation affect a company's cost structure?

It increases the cost structure

It has no effect on the cost structure

It lowers the cost structure

It makes the cost structure unpredictable

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one financial advantage of disintermediation for businesses?

Increased reliance on intermediaries

Decreased customer satisfaction

Higher profit margins

Lower profit margins

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can disintermediation improve supply chain efficiency?

By complicating the value chain process

By avoiding inefficiencies in logistics

By adding more intermediaries

By increasing the number of reporting layers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What communication benefit does disintermediation offer?

Delayed response to customer inquiries

Indirect feedback from customers

Direct communication with end users

Increased reliance on third-party communication