Which of the Following Is Usually NOT a Reason Why

Which of the following is usually NOT a reason why warehouses are used as intermediate storage facilities?

A) An imbalance always exists between the quantity of goods produced and the demand for these goods.
B) Warehouses enable companies to regulate the rate of flow of goods between production and consumption points.
C) Warehouses enable businesses to take advantage of volume discounts in procurement of raw materials.
D) Warehouses comply with regulations governing maintenance of minimum inventories.