This individual assignment requires you to do field research with a Canadian firm that relies on imports to fuel their business operations. Your tasks are outlined below:

Identify a Canadian firm that imports whether raw material or finished goods from any other country. $(2$ marks$)$

Describe the product$($s$).$ How are they used in the manufacturing process and what percentage of the final product do they account for? $(3)$

To what extent has the firm diversified their supply source and taken steps to mitigate the associated risks? $(4$ marks$)$

Discuss the major challenges facing this company as an importer? $(3$ marks$)$

What suggestions can you make to alleviate these challenges? $(3$ marks$)$

Reflect on your conversation with the representative from the firm chosen, do you believe that there are opportunities or weaknesses in their business model? $(5$ marks