5 challenges facing global supply chains | World Economic Forum Have you read? Why are supply chains facing disruptions, and how long will they last? This is how COVID-19 has disrupted global supply chains Accept our marketing cookies to access this content These cookies are currently disabled in your browser
Global Supply Chains Enter Era of Structural Volatility, World Economic . . . Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 19 January 2026 – Global value chains have entered an era of structural volatility, according to a World Economic Forum report released today, forcing companies and governments to reevaluate how and where they invest and produce The report finds that nearly three in four business leaders now prioritize resilience investments, with 74% viewing resilience as a
In an age of disruption, how can we strengthen resilience in emerging . . . In many emerging markets, infrastructure gaps still make countries more exposed to disruptions and can hold back productivity Moving faster often comes down to better coordination Governments can set clear priorities and build a realistic pipeline of projects Multilateral development banks (MDBs) can help reduce risk and make projects more
Supply chains | World Economic Forum Global supply chains face a new operating reality – one defined by persistent volatility and disruptions embedded in the global economy Leaders face a defining challenge: how can supply chains be designed to remain resilient, competitive and investable when uncertainty is not temporary, but structural? Drawing on a multi-year collaboration between the World Economic Forum and Kearney, and
Supply chain resilience: How are pandemic-related disruptions reshaping . . . How is the experience of these pandemic-related disruptions reshaping managerial thinking on supply chain resilience? This is something that we explored with a group of 60 supply chain leaders as part of the New Generation Industry Leaders community, in a session convened by the World Economic Forum
Red Sea attacks: What trade experts have to say about the shipping . . . The Red Sea has long been a vital waterway for international trade In recent months, Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea have cause major disruptions to commercial shipping “The crisis has far-reaching economic implications, affecting global commerce and logistics,” an executive at Maersk said
Global Risks Report 2026 - The World Economic Forum The Global Risks Report 2026 analyses global risks through three timeframes to support decision-makers in balancing current crises and longer-term priorities