* Space bridging function (transport of goods from the production or supplier sphere near the customer)
* Time bridging function (warehousing)
* Range function (consumer-oriented bundling of products from different manufacturers)
* Quality Function (Listed in customizable, differentiated grades)
* Quantity Function (Listed in customizable amounts)
* Credit function (provision of supplier and customer loans)
* Service function (provision of commercial and / or technical services, eg. B. Exchange, service, spare parts, installation, repair)
* Information and advisory function (information on product characteristics and uses)
* Market influence function (message delivery to market participants, particularly potential customers)
* Cultural function (providing access to goods from all cultures)