Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Using an Industrial

question 177

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of using an industrial distributor?

• A) These firms are easy to control because they work directly for the producers.
• B) Inventory holding costs are minimized because they can store inventory very cheaply.
• C) They are closer geographically to all of the producers' customers.
• D) They possess a high level of technical knowledge about their products.
• E) They help reduce a producer's financial burdens by extending credit to customers.

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