Which of the following is a defining characteristic of drop shippers?

A) They take ownership, but not physical possession, of the goods they handle.
B) They do not do take title to the goods they distribute but take possession of those goods.
C) They sell various noncompeting products to customers in a specific region.
D) They set up displays in retail outlets, stock inventory, and perform other services such as marking prices on merchandise.
E) They complete or customize solutions for customers.


Answer: A
Explanation: Natural resources such as lumber, grain, and coal are usually marketed through a class of limited-service wholesalers called drop shippers, which take ownership, but not physical possession, of the goods they handle.

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