1.Middlemen provide a link between the producers and consumer.
2.middlemen provide feedback to the producers about the market, thus influencing the decisions made by manufacturers.
3.They also ensure seamless flow of goods in the market by matching supply and demand.
Mabongajoel answered the question on September 25, 2018 at 06:41
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