Distributors

• A foreign distributor is a merchant who purchases goods at a substantial discount and resells it for a profit.
  • Foreign distributors generally provides support and service for the product.
  • Distributors usually carry an inventory of products and a sufficient supply of spare parts.
  • Distributors maintain adequate facilities and personnel for normal servicing operations.
  • Distributors usually sell complementary products.
  • Distributors may resell the product to local dealers and retailers.

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