Wholesalers and retailers purchase large quantities of goods from manufacturers but sell only one or a few at a time to many different customers. This process is called ________.

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Breaking bulk refers to the process of purchasing large quantities of goods from manufacturers and then selling them in smaller quantities to individual customers. Wholesalers and retailers are involved in breaking bulk. The other options mentioned in the question (creating assortments, third-party logistics, order processing, and inventory control) are all related to various aspects of logistics and supply chain management, but they are not directly related to the process of breaking bulk.

Wholesalers and Retailers Purchase Large Quantities of Goods from Manufacturers