A Manufacturer Prefers to Produce and Ship in Large Quantities

Multiple Choice

A manufacturer prefers to produce and ship in large quantities to take advantage of economies of scale. Final consumers often want to purchase in small quantities. This difference between the producer and consumer is a:

A) Discrepancy of assortment.
B) Discrepancy of quantity.
C) Regrouping activity.
D) Discrepancy adjustment.
E) Marketing discrepancy.