Which of the following statements about channel intermediaries is true?
A) Distributors increase the number of transactions for goods to flow from producers to consumers.
B) Distributors do not charge for adding value to products.
C) Distributors add value in a number of different ways.
D) Distributors make distribution channels more complex.

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Channel intermediaries or distributors add value to products and services in various ways, such as providing market information, logistics assistance, financing, and after-sales services. This value addition helps in reducing the overall cost of distribution and increasing the efficiency of the channel. Therefore, statement C is true. Statements A, B, and D are false.

Which of the Following Statements About Channel Intermediaries Is True