Question

Write a word or phrase or a term which can substitute each one of the following statements.

A trader who purchases goods directly from the manufacturer or producer.

Answer 1

A trader who purchases goods directly from the manufacturer or producer- Wholesaler

Explanation:
Wholesalers buy goods in large quantities from the manufacturers and sell them in smaller units to industrial units or retail traders. They represent the first stage of distribution and form a link between manufacturer and retailers. They are not in direct contact with the ultimate consumers.