Let us Explore (Page 262) Ask your nearest retailer about a product, its place of origin, and the chain of suppliers Class 7
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Let us Explore (Page 262) Ask your nearest retailer about a product, its place of origin, and the chain of suppliers Class 7
Ask your nearest retailer about a product, its place of origin, and the chain of suppliers in the process of the product reaching the shop. Trace this using a flow chart like Fig. 12.11 of the textbook and share it in class. Class 7
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Example: Cotton Textile Supply Chain
- Raw Material: Cotton is grown in nearby states like Maharashtra.
- Mandi: The raw cotton is brought to a local market called a mandi.
- Factory: The cotton is sent to factories in Surat, where it is processed into fabric through weaving and dyeing.
- Wholesaler: The finished fabric is sold to wholesalers who buy in bulk.
- Retailer: Retailers purchase smaller quantities from wholesalers to sell in their shops.
- Consumer: Finally, we buy the fabric or garments from the retailer.
Flow Chart
Here's a simple flow chart to visualise this process:
