1. Identify and discuss some of the benefits that Blades, Inc., could obtain from DFI.

2. Do you think Blades should wait until next year to undertake DFI in Thailand? What is the tradeoff if Blades undertakes the DFI now?

3. Do you think Blades should renew its agreement with the Thai retailer for another three years? What is the tradeoff if Blades renews the agreement?

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