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with a full knowledge of local circum- 

 stances. 



But the main organization and finance 

 should be controlled fi'om a central body. 

 The work of the depot is thus more efficient 

 and satisfactory. A head office to consult for 

 assistance or for authority lifts responsibility 

 from the shoulder of the depot manager and 

 gives confidence to the small owners them- 

 selves. When credit is demanded some 

 governing control is advisable and essential. 

 If any dispute should occur or a complaint 

 arise, both small owners and local managers 

 feel that an appeal to head office will give 

 satisfaction. The buying department is far 

 more effectively worked from a head office 

 than left entirely in the hands of local manage- 

 ment. An individual depot can obtain good 

 prices when the requirements of small owners 

 are bulked, but an organization, putting out 

 orders received through the depots from a 

 large network of village farms, can demand 

 even better terms. Again, the central office 

 renders invahiable assistance in conducting 

 marketing operations. 'J'hc control of a large 

 amount of produce fi'om many parts of the 



