A manufacturer prefers to produce and ship in large quantities to take advantage of economies of scale. Final consumers often want to purchase in small quantities. This difference between the producer and consumer is a:
A) Discrepancy of assortment.
B) Discrepancy of quantity.
C) Regrouping activity.
D) Discrepancy adjustment.
E) Marketing discrepancy.

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The difference between the producer's preference for producing and shipping in large quantities and the final consumer's desire to purchase in small quantities is a discrepancy of quantity. The other answer choices are not relevant to this scenario.

A Manufacturer Prefers to Produce and Ship in Large Quantities