What is the full form of "VMS"?

Solution(By Examveda Team)

A Vertical Marketing system (VMS) comprises of the main distribution channel partners - the producer, the wholesaler and the retailer who work together as a unified group to serve the customer needs.
In conventional marketing system, the producer, wholesaler and the retailer worked separately with the intention to maximize their profits even at the expense of one another. This led to the unending conflicts between the channel partners resulting in less profits for the business as a whole.
In order to overcome these conflicts, several firms have started using a vertical marketing system wherein producers, wholesalers and retailers have joined hands with each other and are working in unison towards the accomplishment of the business objective as a whole. This has led to the increased profits for each involved in the channel of distribution