An industrial distributor is a wholesaler who sells products to industrial customers rather than to retailers, providing a vital link in the supply chain.
A jobber serves as a middleman in the sale of goods by buying products from wholesalers and reselling them to retailers. Unlike brokers or agents who sell on behalf of others, jobbers purchase goods themselves before resale.
A manufacturer's discount offered to a retailer or wholesaler for buying large quantities of merchandise, encouraging bulk purchasing and long-term business relationships.
A wholesaler acts as a middleman by purchasing large quantities of products from manufacturers and reselling them to retailers or other businesses rather than to the final consumers, enabling the distribution process in the supply chain.
