Can companies easily obtain reliable data on customer tastes and purchase behavior?

S T R AT E G Y F O R I N T E R N AT I O N A L M A R K E T S

Can companies easily obtain reliable data on customer tastes and purchase
behavior?
How strong is the logistics, transportation, and ICT infrastructure?
Is it difficult for multinationals to collect accounts receivables from local
retailers?
What recourse do consumers have against false claims by companies?