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The Pros and Cons: International and Domestic Sourcing

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This strategy involves a country from a high-cost country area — typically US, UK, Canada, Australia, and West European nations — purchasing materials from resource-rich low-cost countries; think China, India, Indonesia, Bolivia, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, and East European nations. Local government policies and exchange rates.

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Trends 2019: Let the Prediction Season Begin

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governments, private enterprises, non-profits, academic institutions, and citizens). ” Analysts believe societies will become less innovative as they age and quality of life could deteriorate. 2] Urbanization is predicted to continue unabated over the next few years. ”[3].