Manufacturers of Consumer Products Use Transactional Websites Less Frequently Than

question 217

Multiple Choice

Manufacturers of consumer products use transactional websites less frequently than other firms because

• A) in some industries, this form of vertical integration is illegal.
• B) there is a threat of channel conflict.
• C) it is difficult to maintain inventory levels at online warehouses.
• D) some stakeholders are opposed to websites that drain resources without providing any return on investment.
• E) such websites require dynamic pricing, which is difficult to use if supply and demand change frequently.

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