GCECommerceWarehousing2022

The primary function of warehousing in commerce is to

Afacilitate the grading and standardisation of agricultural produce
Bbridge the time gap between production and consumption of goodsCORRECT
Cprovide transport links between producers and retailers
Denable manufacturers to obtain short-term credit from banks
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Warehousing bridges the time gap between when goods are produced and when they are needed by consumers. This time utility is the primary function of a warehouse, ensuring that goods are available when demand arises even if production is seasonal.
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