Intermediaries add value to a marketing system by doing all of the following$$ EXCEPT:

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Part $1$

A$.$

They consist of separate businesses which maximize personal profits at the expense of the system

B$.$

They transform product assortment into the assortment wanted by customers

C$.$

They help match supply and demand

D$.$

They buy large quantities from many producers

E$.$

They bridge the major$$ time, place, and possession gaps