A major U.S. retailer wants to tap into a new market into the Brazilian market. Yet, it has little knowledge about Brazilian retailing nor consumers. Therefore, it formed a partnership agreement with a major retailer in Brazil who has extensive experience and knowledge about Brazil. This approach is called _______________.
a. Direct sourcing
b. Full package
c. Joint venture
d. CMT contract
Question 2
Assume a company decided to source various raw materials from all over the world. To coordinate all raw materials to be in a manufacturing site, the company would have to pay for communication and transportation cost. This cost is considered:
a. Direct cost
b. Indirect cost
c. External cost
d. Opportunity cost