CLEP Marketing

Answer: E - Logistics intermediaries serve a critical role in supply chain management by efficiently moving goods to target markets. The role of intermediaries is to provide needed contacts, experience in logistics, specialization, and scale of operation. Intermediaries provide relevant contacts in the movement of goods from their place of manufacture and production to the final consumer. They also provide experience in logistics, as well as expertise and specialization. Due to their experience, human resources capability, and equipment availability, intermediaries can provide a scale of operation.