EBK MINDTAPV2.0 CONTEMPORARY MARKETING,
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ISBN: 9781337091022
Author: Kurtz
Publisher: VST
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Chapter 7, Problem 1CTE
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To Discuss: The steps that Person X would take to build relationship with both retailer and producer as a wholesaler for dairy products.
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