Which Distribution Channel Is Used by Companies Such as Dell

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Short Answer

Which distribution channel is used by companies such as Dell?
Producer to retailer to consumer
Producer to agent to retailer to consumer
Producer to agent to wholesaler to retailer to consumer
Producer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer
Producer to consumer

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Used

The actual amount of raw materials consumed in the production process of goods.

Work in Process Inventory

Inventory that includes all unfinished goods being manufactured at a given time.

Merchandise Inventory

Goods and products that a retailer, wholesaler, or distributor holds for the purpose of resale to customers.

Finished Goods Inventory

The stock of completed products that are ready to be sold but have not yet been sold.