Due to rising labor costs in Malaysia, Domain Computer, based in Singapore, is considering shifting part of its production facilities from Malaysia to an emerging market, Vietnam, to better integrate its supply chain in the South east Asia region. John Lawson, the CFO of the company, estimates that Domain Computer needs to invest USD735,000 to acquire an existing factory in Vietnam and another USD285,000 in renovations and installation of new machineries. The cost of training new workers is estimated to be USD310,000. He believes that the new factory will lead to an estimated USD928,000 savings in labor costs and another USD417,000 savings in logistics expenses. Required: Use cost-benefit analysis to recommend whether Domain Computer should shift parts of its production facilities from Malaysia to Vietnam. Explain your answer. You are required to write 500 to 800 words. ( Currently I have completed my Cost-benefit analysis; but I am confused as to how to use PESTLE's analysis with reference to justify whether they should proceed or not )

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Due to rising labor costs in Malaysia, Domain Computer, based in Singapore, is considering shifting part of its production facilities from Malaysia to an emerging market, Vietnam, to better integrate its supply chain in the South east Asia region.

John Lawson, the CFO of the company, estimates that Domain Computer needs to invest USD735,000 to acquire an existing factory in Vietnam and another USD285,000 in renovations and installation of new machineries. The cost of training new workers is estimated to be USD310,000. He believes that the new factory will lead to an estimated USD928,000 savings in labor costs and another USD417,000 savings in logistics expenses.

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Use cost-benefit analysis to recommend whether Domain Computer should shift parts of its production facilities from Malaysia to Vietnam. Explain your answer. You are required to write 500 to 800 words.

( Currently I have completed my Cost-benefit analysis; but I am confused as to how to use PESTLE's analysis with reference to justify whether they should proceed or not ) 

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