Comstock Coal Distributors Does Not Mine Coal Itself

question 291

Multiple Choice

Comstock Coal Distributors does not mine coal itself. In fact, the firm does not even store or handle coal. Instead, Comstock solicits orders for low sulfur coal from other firms, then purchases the required amount from suppliers and directs them to ship the coal to its customers. Comstock is a:

• A) drop shipper.
• B) resource delivery facilitator.
• C) cash-and-carry wholesaler.
• D) limited distribution broker.

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