Low cost country sourcing (LCCS) is a strategy adopted by the manufacturing houses in the developed nations to minimise investments while attempting to maximise the profits. This is done by looking at opportunities of procuring materials from a low cost emerging nation rather than buying in the expensive local markets.
However, it is necessary for a business to analyze if the low cost country sourcing will really benefit them. This can be done by an in-depth study of the following factors
1. The material & incidental costs and tax structures:
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