Question

Purchasing products in large quantities and breaking them into smaller amounts desired by customers would be an example of a __________ function performed by a channel intermediary.

A. logistical
B. facilitating
C. risk taking
D. transactional

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter "A": logistical.

Step-by-step explanation:

Logistics refers to the different activities companies perform from obtaining raw materials until end-goods are delivered to consumers. The different components of a supply chain have their own logistics to take care of. Channel intermediaries, for instance, have four (4) logistical functions: Assorting, Storing, Sorting, and Transporting.

Sorting implies buying products in large quantities and distributing them in smaller amounts according to consumers' demand.

Answer 2

The correct is ,facilitating

Step-by-step explanation:

The facilitating function of channel intermediary includes bulk breaking, where the wholesaler buys in large quantity from the manufacturers and sells in bits to retailers whose are orders are usually smaller the minimum that a producer can sell.

In performing this function, the channel intermediary is also helping the producers to establish a direct link with business owners further down the distribution channels who also play active role in ensuring the goods get to the final consumers at the right place and time