To reduce the importance of technology

To increase economies of scale

To improve adaptability to local conditions

To enhance global competition

Rely solely on Incoterms® without any variations or additions.

Explicitly specify variations or additions to Incoterms® relevant to the trade.

Avoid specifying any terms in the contract to keep it flexible.

Make small changes to Incoterms® without notifying the buyer.

Certificate of origin

Bill of lading

Commercial invoice

Packing list

Pre-shipment inspection certificate

Proforma invoice

He should rely on precedent regardless of the case's uniqueness.

He should disregard precedent entirely to encourage creativity.

He should consider whether the case involves entirely new circumstances.

He should always rely on precedent to ensure consistency.

Sale of ships or aeroplanes

The sale of stocks and shares

Goods for private consumption and use such as personal effects

Bonds and investment securities

Auctioned goods

Reduced risk of duplication

Perception of the virtual team as 'gatekeepers'

Greater recognition of value delivered by the team

Increased ease of establishing information technology standards

Jurisprudence constant

Rule of law

Judicial creativity

Stare decisis

Producing goods in excess of customer demand.

Producing high-quality products.

Producing goods without considering waste reduction.

Producing goods at the maximum capacity.

Monitoring and improving environmental performance.

Increasing profits through efficiency.

Minimizing waste disposal costs.

Maximizing product life cycles through remanufacturing.

Lack of government support

Inadequate technological infrastructure

Difficulty in recruiting skilled labor

Reverse logistics not receiving the required priority from top management