The logistics of internationalization involves four significant differences in comparison to national or even regional operations. First, the distance of typical order to delivery operations is significantly longer in international as contrasted to domestic business. Second, to accommodate the laws and regulations of all governing bodies, the required documentation of business transactions is significantly more complex. Third, international logistics operations must be designed to deal with significant diversity in work practices and local operating environment. Fourth, accommodation of cultural variations in how consumers demand products and services is essential for successful logistical operations