Specialty Service Firms hese are organizations that provide additional services to help with the exchange of products but generally do not purchase the product (i.e., do not take ownership of the product):
Agents and Brokers – Organizations that mainly work to bring suppliers and buyers together in exchange for a fee.
Distribution Service Firms – Offer services aiding in the movement of products such as assistance with transportation, storage, and order processing.
Others – This category includes firms that provide additional services to aid in the distribution process such as insurance companies and firms offering transportation routing assistance.