Blades, Inc., could obtain from DFI.

Companies such as Blades, Inc. often opt to engage in DFI out of a desire to take advantage of lower labor costs abroad. In the case of Thailand, the nation is less economically developed than Britain, where Blades, Inc. is based. Additionally, due to the depreciation of the baht, labor costs will be even cheaper in Thailand. The location of Thailand has additional financial incentives for Blades given the costs it could save on shipping raw material. Blades currently imports components from Thailand because of the relatively low price and high quality of rubber and plastic components.

Thailand consumers already enjoy Blades' product. Thus, having Blades within the country is a win-win situation, allowing it to save on both labor and shipping costs. Establishing the company within the nation's borders is likely to increase the company's profile and deepen its hold upon Thailand's burgeoning...
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