Levels of Industry
By Melissa Mapes
Level 1 AGRICULTURE
In the Agriculture level of industry, raw materials are gathered and processed.
Example: Commercial Farming--peanut
Level 2 MANUFACTURING
In the Manufacturing level of industry, a raw material is turned into a product.
Example: Turning peanuts into peanut butter. (Jif would be the manufacturer)
Level 3 WHOLESALE, TRANSPORTATION, RETAIL
The wholesaler sells products to the retailer. Example: products are stored in a warehouse until they are bought by the retailer.
Transportation takes products from the wholesaler to the retailer. Example: Trucks
The retailer sells products to the consumer. Example Jif peanut butter is taken to Kroger where it is sold to customers.
Wholesaler--sells to retailer
Warehouse where peanut butter is stored until it is bought from a retailer.
http://media.jrn.com/images/660*432/30187590-mjs_peanutbutter_02_nws_wood_peanutbutter.jpg
Transportation
Truck carrying Jif peanut butter from the warehouse to Kroger grocery store.
http://hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/stanley_houghton/2010/01-17/krogertruck.jpg
Retailer--sells to consumer
Kroger--sells peanut butter to consumers
http://schaefer-inc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/kroger-store-03.jpg
Level 4 SERVICE
In Service, a product is marketed or advertised.
Example: Commercial advertising Jif peanut butter