Tom oversees the logistics department for a holiday resort in Virginia. He has created a plan to bring in customers directly from Asian countries. He wants to sell holiday packages to these customers. What kind of intermediary should Tom use when selling these holiday packages?

A.

distributors

B.

wholesalers

C.

retailers

D.

agents

In this case, Tom is a distributor while selling consumer vacation packages.

Option-A.

Explanation:

A distributor is a distribution agent within the supply chain, such as a supplier, a value-added retailer (VAR) or a network integrator (SI) between a product manufacturer and a different company. The supplier has certain roles which a wholesaler performs but which are usually more efficient.

Distributors at least manage compensation and inventory, but their functions may be much more complicated than those of wholesalers. Distribution providers may provide contracting services, advertising of re-sellers and guarantee companies throughout the procurement process.

agents

Explanation:

Tourism uses agents to commercialize the travel packages.