benefit' in this concept, is typically defined solely in terms of net short term financial impact to the parties involved things like self sufficiency, long-te

benefit' in this concept, is typically defined solely in terms of net short term financial impact to the parties involved things like self sufficiency, long-term strategic growth planning, etc. are not factored in. also: labor costs are huge in these scenarios.. if indian factory workers were paid what US auto workers are/were paid, I doubt apple would be taking the same strategy. same could be said for indian mfg in general and also china..