One important concern a company has in trying to compete successfully in foreign markets is:
A. convincing shippers to keep cross-country transportation costs low enough that the company can export its goods to foreign countries cheaply.
B. whether it will have to integrate forward into wholesale and/or retail activities in order to gain visibility for its products in foreign countries.
C. how it can gain location-based competitive advantage in locating its various value chain activities.
D. how to convince local government officials to reduce tariffs on the imports of its goods into their country.
E. developing the expertise to avoid the impact of fluctuating exchange rates.
Answer: how it can gain location-based competitive advantage in locating its various value chain activities.