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.
Answer: e) They help reduce a producer's financial burdens by extending credit to customers.