Explain five ways in which the consumer may benefit from warehousing. (10 marks)

Ways in which the consumer may benefit from warehousing

​Ways in which the consumer may benefit from warehousing.

1. It helps maintain / improve quality of goods - this is mainly for goods that mature over time such as wine /for them to get goods when still fresh.
2. It ensures constant supply of goods - facilitates release of goods in the market regularly which minimize shortages/so as to get goods as/ when needed.
3. Preparation of goods for sale - goods are sorted, graded, packaged, blended, branded.
4. Availability of seasonally produced goods - consumers can access goods that are off season from the warehouse e.g. farm produce.
5. Stability in prices of goods - ensures constant supply of goods leading to stable prices throughout the year/due to minimal shortages.
6. Creates time utility - ensures that the consumer accesses and uses goods at appropriate time.
7. It enables the breaking of bulk - where he/she is able to buy goods in convenient /affordable quantities.
8. Availability of seasonally demanded goods. That are produced but only come to use at certain times/such as gumboots/umbrellas.
9. Availing a variety/different goods enabling him/her have a wider choice/satisfy different wants/tastes
10. Providing security - to avoid loss due to theft/pilferage. 

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