An electronics firm is considering how best to sup- ply the world market for microprocessors used in consumer and industrial electronic products. a manufacturing plant costs about $500 million to construct and requires a highly skilled workforce. the total value of the world market for this product over the next 10 years is estimated to be between $10 billion and $15 billion. the tariffs prevailing in this industry are currently low. what kind of location(s) should the firm favor for its plant(s)?

Anheuser-busch inbev is considering you for an entry-level brand management position. you have been asked to prepare an analysis of the u.s. craft beer industry as part of the selection process. prepare a 3-5 page report that includes a description of the industry’s strategically relevant macro-environmental components, evaluates competition in the industry, assesses drivers of change and industry dynamics, and lists industry key success factors. the company’s management also asks that you propose the basic elements of a strategic action plan that will allow the company to improve its competitive position in the market for craft beer. you must provide a heading in your report for each of the required elements of the assignment.