The Minnions Refinery is an Indonesian multinational palm oil plantation and milling company that operates its palm oil plant in Singapore. Due to huge demands, its subsidiary in Singapore needs an optimum supply of palm oil to manufacture more cooking oil. The palm oil supplies are dominated by Malaysia. However, the exchange rate between Singapore and Malaysia fluctuates. This situation could disrupt Minnion’s ongoing operation in Singapore due to the international purchase. Your firm has been tasked to provide consultation for Minnions Refinery company, what would be your suggestion to tackle the international exposure operationally?

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