Using the learning materials covered, answer the following question(s).

• Scenario: ABC Company is a multi-national corporation that manufactures various consumer products such as laundry detergent, hand soap, and other cleaning products. The company has decided to build a manufacturing facility in close proximity to one of the following locations:
  1. Tokyo, Japan
  2. Delhi, India
  3. Sao Paulo, Brazil
  4. Mexico City, Mexico
  5. Beijing, China
• Discussion Question: Choose one of these cities, conduct some online research, and then discuss at least 3 of the location decision factors found in this table.

• LOCATION FACTOR	COUNTRY	REGION/STATE	COMMUNITY
  Regional trade agreementstrade barriers, tariff, and import duties	X
  Competitiveness of nationseconomic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure	X
  Government taxes and incentives	X
  Currency stability	X
  Environmental issues	X	X	X
  Access and proximity to markets	X	X	X
  Labor issues	X	X	X
  Access to suppliers	X	X	X
  Transportation issues	X	X	X
  Utility availability and cost	X	X	X
  Quality-of-life issues	X	X	X
  State taxes and incentives		X	X
  Right-to-work laws		X	X
  Local taxes and incentives			X
  Land availability and cost			X

• What will be the reaction of shareholders, customers, competitors, and employees?

• Where is the target market located? Will the location provide a sustainable competitive advantage? What will be the impact on product or service quality? Can the right people be hired? What will be the effect on the supply chain? What is the projected cost? What will be the impact on delivery performance?

Supply Chain Subject

i chose the Sau Paulo Brazil