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The industry remains highly localized due to freight costs. A drum broker in Ohio (a US industrial hub) cannot economically serve a buyer in Texas. This limits economies of scale.

Brokers absorb inventory risk. They buy small lots from generators (cash-and-carry) and hold inventory until an end-user order arrives. This buffers both sides from price volatility in scrap steel and virgin resin markets. drum brokers

Below is a structured academic-style paper on the topic. You can use this as a draft or reference. The Role and Economic Impact of Drum Brokers in the Industrial Packaging Supply Chain The industry remains highly localized due to freight costs