Imagine that you are working for a company that has been exporting to Europe for ï¬ve years. The company now sees an opportunity to expand into Asia. Which modes of entry would you suggest that your company pursue for Asia? Would you recommend the same strategy for entering Japan as you would for China? Why or why not?
Under what conditions would a company engage in countertrade? Would anyone other than a company from a developing country suggest a countertrade deal? Why or why not?
Imagine that you work for a custom-bicycle company that has thus far only manufactured in the United States. Youâre under pressure to reduce costs. What options would you explore? Would you consider sourcing some of the components from countries with lower material costs? Would you consider outsourcing some of the manufacturing? Would you set up a subsidiary in a country with lower labor and material costs to handle the manufacturing? Explain the advantages or disadvantages of these options.
Compare and contrast the roles of the SBA, Ex-Im Bank, OPIC, and JETRO. When would a company seek out these organizations? Could a bank or EMC take on the role that these other organizations provide? Are these organizations better for small businesses or larger corporations?
Imagine that you are an exporter. Youâve found a buyer whoâs interested in importing your goods. However, the buyer doesnât have the cash to buy the products in the 100-lot quantities you require. What would you do? Are there ways to help the buyer get ï¬nancing? Are there ï¬nancing mechanisms that you yourself can pursue to ease the burden on the buyer?
Imagine that you are working for a company that has been exporting to Europe for ï¬ve years. The company now sees an opportunity to expand into Asia. Which modes of entry would you suggest that your company pursue for Asia? Would you recommend the same strategy for entering Japan as you would for China? Why or why not?
Under what conditions would a company engage in countertrade? Would anyone other than a company from a developing country suggest a countertrade deal? Why or why not?
Imagine that you work for a custom-bicycle company that has thus far only manufactured in the United States. Youâre under pressure to reduce costs. What options would you explore? Would you consider sourcing some of the components from countries with lower material costs? Would you consider outsourcing some of the manufacturing? Would you set up a subsidiary in a country with lower labor and material costs to handle the manufacturing? Explain the advantages or disadvantages of these options.
Compare and contrast the roles of the SBA, Ex-Im Bank, OPIC, and JETRO. When would a company seek out these organizations? Could a bank or EMC take on the role that these other organizations provide? Are these organizations better for small businesses or larger corporations?
Imagine that you are an exporter. Youâve found a buyer whoâs interested in importing your goods. However, the buyer doesnât have the cash to buy the products in the 100-lot quantities you require. What would you do? Are there ways to help the buyer get ï¬nancing? Are there ï¬nancing mechanisms that you yourself can pursue to ease the burden on the buyer?
