The Grummond Group buys air conditioner components in industrialized countries and sells them to business customers in developing countries where the air conditioners are assembled. Grummond is most likely classified as a(n)

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Grummond Group is primarily involved in importing and exporting of goods, and is functioning as a middleman between suppliers and buyers. Thus, it is best classified as a trading company. The other options, such as strategic alliance, joint venture, licensee, and exporter, do not accurately describe Grummond's role in the supply chain.

The Grummond Group Buys Air Conditioner Components in Industrialized Countries