intermediary with legal authority to act on behalf of the manufacturer is referred to as a __________.

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An agent is a representative who acts on behalf of a manufacturer and has legal authority to make decisions and sign contracts. Dealers, retailers, and wholesalers are intermediaries involved in the distribution process but do not have legal authority to act on behalf of the manufacturer. A distributor may or may not have legal authority to act on behalf of the manufacturer, depending on the type of agreement in place.

Intermediary with Legal Authority to Act on Behalf of the Manufacturer