Which of the following activities would a drop shipper be most likely to perform?
A) Provide delivery services from a wholesaler's warehouse to a retailer's store
B) Solicit orders from a retailer and arrange for the producer to make the deliveries
C) Manage a large stock of items in a single product category, and make large volume shipments to other intermediaries using rail or truck
D) Provide brokerage services by helping other wholesalers negotiate deals

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Drop shippers typically act as intermediaries between retailers and producers. They do not handle physical inventory, but instead receive orders from retailers and arrange for the producer to ship the products directly to the customer. This allows retailers to offer a wider range of products without having to invest in inventory or warehousing.

Which of the Following Activities Would a Drop Shipper Be