These 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.