Supply chain analysis of Mc-Donald's

 Supply Chain Of Mc-Donald's 

McDonald’s (MCD) operates over 38,000 restaurants that require a variety of ingredients. McDonald’s doesn’t make any of its products. Instead, it contracts with suppliers to meet this massive requirement. Suppliers are part of McDonalds’ three-legged stool. The other two parts are the owner or operators and the company employees. more than 1% global population is served in a day.Mc-donald’s have a large-scale operation and also have a large number of suppliers'. The supply chain of Mc-donald is a direct web of direct and indirect suppliers which are held to clear standards of quality and efficiency. The company uses direct suppliers for the purpose of distributing and purchasing raw materials to restaurants and indirect suppliers operate facilities such as grain mills and abattoirs. Farms and ranches raise cattle or grow wheat, lettuce, and other essential ingredients. The distribution centers co-ordinate the purchasing and distribution to restaurants. Products are transported to restaurants by special vehicles equipped with temperature-control mechanisms. McDonald’s only accept products transported in ideal conditions. Finally, processing facilities produce finished products like beverages, buns, and meat patties. The company states that it has a sustainable supply chain that focuses on its three E’s: ethics, environment, and economics. 

Mc-Donald focus on ethics in a way by producing food which is causing less harm to human and animals. They only used chickens that are not grown in cages also uses anti-biotic free animals.They also focus on environment by reducing McDonald’s aims to reduce climate impact, including greenhouse gas emissions, relating to its supply chain and restaurants. It also works with its suppliers to reduce food and packaging waste. The economics in the supply chain relate to ensuring the long-term livelihoods of farmers and suppliers. McDonald’s works with its suppliers to research, share, and scale best practices to increase productivity and efficiency. At the same time, it aims to protect land, livestock, and livelihoods. Serving meals to more than 70 million customers daily requires consistency, which comes from the ingredients as well as the food preparation process. McDonald’s has set strict standards that its suppliers must adhere to. Suppliers bear full responsibility for the quality, consistency, and safety of the products they deliver.