International trade goes both ways. Once you have a presence in foreign markets, you may discover that some parts and supplies you have been sourcing in the United States are available at substantial savings overseas. A first step is to start importing such material, but as your company expands to more international locations, you may find that it makes sense to assemble or manufacture products in your major foreign markets. Globalization allows you to take advantage of such opportunities to reduce your costs and deliver additional value to your customers in your home market as well as those overseas.