The long way to China: What chip smuggling reveals about trade today
A Taiwan chip-smuggling case reveals how export controls, geopolitical rivalry, and supply-chain governance are redefining the rules of global trade. ...
October 9, 2026 • by José Caballero in Supply Chain • 8 min read
A Taiwan chip-smuggling case reveals how export controls, geopolitical rivalry, and supply-chain governance are redefining the rules of global trade. ...
June 12, 2026 • by Howard H. Yu in Supply Chain • 7 min read
he SpaceX IPO illustrates a key finding of the latest Future Readiness Indicator, today’s winners are no longer asset-light, but asset heavy. Does this mean that vertical integration should be top of...
June 2, 2026 • by Ralf Seifert in Supply Chain • 8 min read
Volatility, technology, and talent are reshaping supply chain management....
April 30, 2026 • by Didier Cossin in Supply Chain • 12 min read
Sovereign wealth fund governance illustrates how boardroom identity, alignment, and a long‑term horizon enable resilient decision‑making, strategic stewardship, and sustainable competitive advantage. ...
April 15, 2026 • by Ralf Seifert, Katrin Siebenbürger Hacki in Supply Chain • 8 min read
Faced with a growing supply chain agenda and continuous volatility, Dirk Holbach, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Henkel Consumer Brands, discusses how to build an adaptable supply chain system....
March 3, 2026 • by Julia Binder, Manuel Braun in Supply Chain • 10 min read
Circularity has evolved from a waste reduction tactic into a strategic driver of business value, helping companies secure resources, manage risk, and deliver superior customer outcomes in an increasingly volatile world.” ...
February 16, 2026 • by Mark J. Greeven in Supply Chain • 7 min read
As debate grows over whether China is winning the technology race, executives should focus instead on how its innovation system is designed – and what that means for competition....
February 10, 2026 • by Winter Nie, Yunfei Feng in Supply Chain • 14 min read
China's economy shows contradictory signals – macro headwinds yet surging innovation investment and competitive intensity. To decode this evolving reality, here are the nine key trends global businesses must understand about operating...
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....
December 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....
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