Growth of Multinational Corporations

MNCs are businesses with economic activities in more than one country. These activities upstream and downstream connect the economies of many countries together and make them dependent on one another.

Examples

• Starbucks in over 65 countries
• Coffee beans sourced from 27 countries
• Transported to roasting facilities in different cities across USA and India
• Packed and delivered to over 21000 stores in more than 65 countries

Link

• Connected suppliers in a tight supply-chain relationship
• Suppliers in different countries focused on production of coffee
• All part would be affected if one fail
  • Interconnected and dependent