I was a part of a group project, to structure a MNC, to ensure a distribution, marketing, financing and exit strategy. For this purpose we did a cost benefit analysis using NPV analysis. We forecasted exchange rate trend between Israel and the US. We arranged financing and devised ways to hedge against the exchange rate fluctuations.
3. Stage I Export wheat to Israel Staple ingredient Domestic supply insufficient 3rd in region for World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index and World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report Export from fields in North Dakota Temperate climate High yielding soil Easy transport
4. Competition Black Sea Producers Russia Ukraine Disadvantages Production costs Freight costs Advantages Quality and uniformity Storage and transportation Social issues Well-established trade relationship
5. Payment Prepayment First three transactions, and Cumulative payment of 2,000,000 ILS Relations for 6 months Letter of credit Open Accounts
16. Country Risk Economic Factors Economic Crisis Undercut Prices by Black Sea Competitors Political Factors Cultural Conflicts Foreign Intervention Competitive Factors Stybel Flour Mills Family Mills