Which of the following would be the best reason for a retailer to work with a
transportation provider, rather than handling its own deliveries to its
customers?
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a. retailers are not permitted by law to make deliveries.
b. retailers deliver only to wholesalers.
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c. a transportation company can handle the job more efficiently.
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d. a transportation company will buy the retailer's products for
resale.

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