AutoEdge is a leading national automotive supply company located in Detroit, Michigan. Several years ago, because of the high cost of labor,
rigid American regulations, and increased competition from other engine and transmission part suppliers,
AutoEdge decided to close all manufacturing operations in Detroit and begin outsourcing to a well-known factory in South Korea.
Assuming this was an optimal decision at the time it was made, AutoEdge chose to move in this direction for what reason ?