The Major Purpose of Field Warehousing Is To

question 5

Multiple Choice

The major purpose of field warehousing is to:

• A) create warehouse receipts that the owner can pledge as security for loans.
• B) create additional space in the firm's own warehouse.
• C) allow warehousers an opportunity to service common carriers.
• D) transfer title to buyers without requiring them to pick up merchandise at the plant's location.

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