Financial hedging of firm’s operating exposure

List disadvantages and advantages of the financial hedging of firm’s operating exposure through the operational hedges (like relocating the manufacturing site)?

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Financial hedging is implemented rapidly with relatively low costs; however, it is complex in order to hedge against long-term, real exposure with financial contracts. Otherwise, operational hedges are costly, not easily reversible and time-consuming.

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