what benefit does locating value$-$added services such as final assembly of a printer's country specific power supple at a warehouse provide?

$-$ it does not provide any benefits because it adds increased complexity to the supply

$-$ postpones item$-$level differentiation of the finished good product until closer to the realization of actual customer demand

$-$ ability to cross$-$dock printers

$-$ easier supple management

$-$ reduces component inventory of power supplies at the warehouse