Kohler, Inc. manufactures facets, sinks, tubs, toilets, and other plumbing products. Management thinks that there will soon be major growth in home remodeling due to rising home prices, and therefore decides to use a(n) _________. This is a merchant wholesaler that is part of its corporate vertical marketing channel, who carries inventory, offers credit, and other services to Kohler's plumbing customers. manufacturers' sales branch auction house manufacturers' agent commission merchant broker