Trade turbulence in 2026: Strategic priorities for global business
As trade policies and geopolitics shift at speed, agility becomes a competitive advantage, IMD experts share what leaders must focus on in 2026....

January 12, 2026 • by Simon J. Evenett in Supply Chain • 9 min read
In turbulent times, companies can justify their investments in geopolitical assets by moving beyond risk mitigation and using foresight to gain competitive advantage and create value....
Continue readingDecember 30, 2025 • by Richard Baldwin, Carlos Cordon, Simon J. Evenett in Supply Chain • 9 min read
As trade policies and geopolitics shift at speed, agility becomes a competitive advantage, IMD experts share what leaders must focus on in 2026....
December 22, 2025 • by Mark J. Greeven in Supply Chain • 8 min read
As China enters its 15th Five-Year Plan period in 2026, its push to hardwire innovation, resilience, and security into economic strategy marks a turning point. From vertical AI and regionalized industry clusters...
December 15, 2025 • by Michael R. Wade in Supply Chain • 2 min read • Podcast available
Radical collaboration and breaking data silos can free trapped industrial value, says Caspar Herzberg, improving efficiency across global supply chains....
November 19, 2025 • by Christos Cabolis in Supply Chain • 8 min read
New models of economic development are emerging from global trade fragmentation. Supply chain executives must now weigh far more complex trade-offs, says Christos Cabolis ...
November 3, 2025 • by Ralf W. Seifert, Richard Markoff in Supply Chain • 8 min read
The COVID pandemic elevated geopolitical understanding as a critical consideration for supply chain managers – and it remains essential to their success today. ...
October 6, 2025 in Supply Chain • 3 min read
To help set the agenda for supply chain leaders beyond 2025, this guide examines the industry priorities and outlines five strategic areas of focus for supply chain transformation....
October 6, 2025 • by Ralf W. Seifert, Katrin Siebenbürger Hacki in Supply Chain • 6 min read
In this exclusive interview, Jeroen van Weesep, Senior Vice President and Head of Supply Chain of Personal Health at Philips, reflects on how supply chain leadership evolves to deliver value in an...
September 23, 2025 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit M. Joshi in Supply Chain • 2 min read • Podcast available
Explore how generative AI is reshaping supply chains with IMD’s Carlos Cordon on Mike and Amit Talk Tech, driving smarter and adaptive solutions....
September 9, 2025 • by Ralf W. Seifert, Katrin Siebenbürger Hacki in Supply Chain • 6 min read
Stefan Noeken, former EVP of Supply Chain Management and member of the executive board at Hilti Corporation, offers insights into the strategic evolution of supply chains and the key imperatives required to...
August 19, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Esther Salvi in Supply Chain • 10 min read
How the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee is leveraging global brand programs for social and environmental impact across Latin America and the Caribbean. ...
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