When Hunter went to the hardware store looking for gloves to wear while refinishing a table, he bought one pair because that was all he needed. But when the hardware store purchased the gloves, it purchased a case containing 100 pairs of identical gloves. Which logistical function did the hardware store perform for Hunter and its other customers?

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The hardware store performed the sorting function by breaking down the bulk purchase of gloves into smaller quantities that meet individual customer needs, like selling a single pair to Hunter.

When Hunter Went to the Hardware Store Looking for Gloves