A company that sells direct to industrial and commercial businesses has become successful by being...

When countries form a trading bloc, they eliminate tariffs and other trade barriers among member countries, facilitating easier and cost-effective movement of goods. For the company, consolidating production within the trading bloc allows for greater economies of scale. By producing each product in a single facility, the company can optimize production efficiency, reduce per-unit costs, and improve consistency in quality. This approach also simplifies supply chain management by reducing complexity and leveraging the benefits of larger production runs.References:

"International Logistics: The Management of International Trade Operations" by Pierre A. David

"Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management" by John Mangan and Chandra Lalwani