In Japan's case this meant implementing a rigid set of controls to monitor the imported ivory at manufacturing and retail levels to prevent re-export and laundering.

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Indeed, until the globalization of the financial crisis, American manufacturing exports were reaching record levels.

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Mobile handsets require high levels of precision manufacturing skill as well as strong supply chain capabilities.

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