Infrastructure in the context of global business includes the physical and organizational structures, facilities, and systems (e.g., transportation, communication networks, water and power lines) that are foundational for the operation of a society or enterprise. It plays a critical role in determining a country's ability to engage in and benefit from global trade.
Think of infrastructure as the skeleton and veins of the global marketplace; just as bones give structure to the body and veins allow for the flow of blood, infrastructure supports economic activities and enables the flow of goods, services, and information across borders.
Globalization: The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale, facilitated by improved infrastructure.
Supply Chain: A system of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer, heavily reliant on efficient infrastructure.
Digital Infrastructure: The digital networks and services (like broadband internet, mobile networks, cloud computing) that underpin digital forms of communication and commerce in the global marketplace
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