Production function meets global demand

• Products might need to be adapted, modified or redesigned to suit different customer needs
• Production methods and quality management systems implemented by businesses can change as some countries have strict quality and safety requirements
• All countries have different standards in terms of quality. Export products have to meet international standards
• Although exports being money into the country, transportation and custom duties can add up and potentially make the goods or service very expensive
• Processes should be as efficient as possible, that the more appropriate process is used for particular goods or services.
• The laws relating to trade vary in different countries, South African business may experience difficulties unless they do research into safety, quality and packaging regulations.
• New sources of raw materials/labour may mean that new production facilities can be developed in a foreign country, leading to globalisation of production as well as sales.