37. Intel's factory in Israel acts as an outpost factory. What is its primary function? * 1 point a. Minimizing production costs through local labor b. Intelligence gathering and monitoring industry trends c. Producing goods solely for local markets d. Focusing on large-scale manufacturing 38. Procter & Gamble's innovation center in Germany serves as what type of factory? * 1 point a. Offshore factory minimizing technology investment b. Server factory addressing local market demands c. Lead factory creating new processes and technologies d. Outpost factory focusing on strategic positioning 39. Nike has established a manufacturing plant in Vietnam to leverage lower labor costs and improve its supply chain efficiency. Which production factor primarily influenced this decision? * 1 point a. High value-to-weight ratio and centralized production b. Low value-to-weight ratio and proximity to key markets c. High fixed costs and need for advanced infrastructure d. Low labor costs and favorable economic conditions