International Finance/Business questions 1. What are the advantages Blades could gain from importing from and/or exporting to a foreign country such as Thailand? 2. What are some of the disadvantages Blades could face as a result of foreign trade in the s
The primary advantage Blades could gain from importing/exporting to Thailand is access to a lower cost of production as labor costs tend to be much lower than in industrialized countries. The Thai government also provides tax incentives and other benefits for companies looking to relocate or set up operations in their country which can help reduce operating expenses further. Additionally, Thailand has an established infrastructure for transportation and communications which makes it easier for Blades to manage their supply chain distribution processes.
Another potential benefit is the ability for Blades to tap into new markets by taking advantage of regions where demand may be higher due to consumer preferences (e.g., local ingredients/products) or lack of availability of Blades’ existing products when compared with similar offerings from other vendors. This could lead to increased sales revenues while providing valuable insights into how different cultures interact with the product/service offerings they are presented with thus allowing them optimize their marketing strategies accordingly going forward.