In: Operations Management
Which statement is true of an e-distributor?
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An e-distributor offers services from different vendors in separate packages. |
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An e-distributor provides products and services at high prices. |
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An e-distributor offers fast delivery of a wide selection of products and services. |
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An e-distributor is responsible for distributing a handheld catalog of products. |
Answer: c. An e-distributor offers fast delivery of a wide selection of products and services
Explanation: An E-distributor runs his business totally online. He takes the order from the customer through online media. They usually sell the products from the manufacturers directly. They are in direct contact with the manufacturers and thus the e-distributors are able to offer a wide variety of products and services. They can deliver the goods and services at a very fast rate which makes them unique and different from others. This is possible because e-distributors have direct contact with manufacturer and also they store a wide stock of products.
Option a. can not be the answer because e-distributors provide final goods to their customers and in a combined package.
Option b. can not be the answer because e-distributors provides products and services at a very low cost. This is possible because they ship products directly from the manufacturer without any middle man.