Public warehouses:
A) generally do not provide all the services that could be obtained in a company's own branch warehouse.
B) are not usually responsible for the risk of damage in the warehouse.
C) provide flexibility because the user pays only for the space used.
D) are not very useful to manufacturers who must maintain stocks in many locations, including foreign countries.
E) All of the above.

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Public warehouses provide flexibility because the user pays only for the space used. Choice A is not entirely accurate because some public warehouses do offer a range of services, although they may not offer the same level of service as a company's own branch warehouse. Choice B is incorrect because public warehouses typically assume responsibility for any damage that occurs while the goods are in their custody. Choice D is also incorrect because public warehouses can be useful for manufacturers who need storage facilities in different locations but do not want to invest in their own warehouses or cannot find suitable options in foreign countries.

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