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Information Strategies For Agricultural Exporters

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  • Streeter, Deborah H.
  • Bills, Nelson L.

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This study revealed some important divergences between new entrants and those more experienced at selling overseas. While experienced exporters have well-developed informal networks of information and focus their search strategies on better long term and short term study/demand information, 'would-be' exporters tend to be more concerned with locating a 'qualified' buyers list, and getting information on export procedures, and trade logistics. In addition, would-be exporters expressed frustration with two types of obstacles where information is least likely to solve the problem: Time lags when shipping perishable goods and exogenous factors (such as precipitous changes in a foreign government).

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  • Streeter, Deborah H. & Bills, Nelson L., 1998. "Information Strategies For Agricultural Exporters," International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, vol. 1(1), pages 1-16.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ifaamr:34326
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.34326
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