In what ways are consumers likely to suffer in a situation where there are no warehouses?

Give ways in which consumers are likely to suffer in a situation where there are no warehouses.

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(i) Consumers may not enjoy lower prices as a result of economies of scale.

(ii) Consumers will lack variety of goods.

(iii) Lack of time utility.

(iv) Consumers will not be assured of a steady flow of goods.

(v) Quality of goods may be compromised.

(vi) Prices of goods may be unstable.

(vii) Consumers may not get goods in convenient qualities.

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 12, 2017 at 06:39

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