$1.$ Based on the risk factors associated with the Bugabyte and the Bugabyte Lite, which product do you think Grunwald and Vogel will recommend as the best candidate for assembly outsourcing?

$2.$ Based on Grunwald and Vogel$$s decision, what will be the benefits and disadvantages of outsourcing the assembly function?

$3.$ If Metrovox can outsource the assembly of the circuit boards to an existing supplier, discuss the key contract issues Metrovox will need to consider with its supplier.

$4.$ Which inventory management strategy should Grunwald and Vogel recommend Metrovox adopt to ensure efficiencies throughout its entire supply chain? Why?

This case study relates to the following learning outcomes from the module Cost and Pricing Analysis and Risk Analysis and Management in the course Feasibility of International Trade and the module Document Management in the course Global Value Chain:

$$ Describe possible effects of Incoterms$$ in relation to export and import costs.

$$ Identify the intellectual property $($IP$)$ assets and potential risks associated with IP infringement in order to ensure business viability within both the domestic and international target markets.

$$ Describe the types and purposes of international trade documentation for the management of the movement of goods and services in international trade transactions.

$$ Explain the purpose and importance of using Incoterms$$ rules within international trade transaction documentation.

$$ Manage required documentation for international trade transactions to ensure compliance and maximum efficiency.