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Place utility

form utility
form utility
utility created by converting production inputs into finished products

place utility
utility created by making a product. available at a location where customers wish to purchase it

time utility
utility created by making a product available when custotntTS wish to  purchase it.

possession utility
utility  created by Lranslcrriflg title (or ownership) ol a product to the buyer
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