Some businesspeople believe that elimination agents and wholesalers reduce their operating expenses. Discuss the opportunity costs associated with eliminating intermediaries. As an importer of clothing, would you rather have your products sold by a general merchandise retailer or a specialty store? Why? What actions could be taken to make border crossings of shipped goods more efficient? Describe how a company would balance the tradeoff between cost and speed when selecting a shipping method. What are the effects of geography, time zones, work days, resources, and natural harbors on global business