I'm trying to figured out which one is correct answerer?

Pet Food Express does not have its own distribution facility for its frozen food lines. Which of the following is likely NOT a reason for the company to utilize intermediaries?

a

not selected option aIntermediaries provide relationships between the retailer and the manufacturer that may not otherwise be possible.

b

not selected option bIntermediaries generally increase the cost of products to consumers.

c

not selected option cIt is more efficient to use intermediaries.

d

not selected option dIntermediaries generally decrease the cost of products to consumers.

e

selected option eIntermediaries perform functions that can be too timely or costly for each company to perform.