# Insights Explore our latest reports, articles, and videos for fresh insights into the cutting-edge trends shaping manufacturing and supply chains. ## Our reports Latest reports and white papers on the reconfiguration of global value chains and industrial policy. ### Global Value Chains Outlook 2026: Orchestrating Corporate and National Agility 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? [Read the report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-value-chains-outlook-2026-orchestrating-corporate-and-national-agility/) ### From Minerals to Megawatts: Building Resilience for EVs, Data Centres and Power Grids As electrification and digitalization accelerate, the supply of minerals and metals needed for electric vehicles (EVs), data centres and power grids is under increasing pressure. This paper tracks the key minerals required across these value chains and suggests how to strengthen their supply chains. [Read the report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/from-minerals-to-megawatts-building-resilience-for-evs-data-centres-and-power-grids/) ### Beyond Cost: Country Readiness for the Future of Manufacturing and Supply Chains Global value chains are undergoing a profound transformation in the wake of recent elections, escalating global conflicts, shifting sustainability priorities and the rapid adoption of transformative technologies like AI. [Read the report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/beyond-cost-country-readiness-for-the-future-of-manufacturing-and-supply-chains/) ### From Disruption to Opportunity: Strategies for Rewiring Global Value Chains This report outlines strategies that represent a playbook of proven best practices and can enable global value chains to navigate future market turbulence while encouraging a step-change in collaboration between the public and private sectors. [Read the report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/from-disruption-to-opportunity-strategies-for-rewiring-global-value-chains/) ### The New Era of Industrial Strategies: Tackling Grand Challenges through Public-Private Collaboration Drawing on insights from government officials, companies and research organizations, this report highlights consensus-driven approaches and areas of debate, providing concrete examples and case studies. [Read the report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-new-era-of-industrial-strategies-tackling-grand-challenges-through-public-private-collaboration/) ### A Global Rewiring: Redefining Global Value Chains for the Future The global economy's new mega-cycle, marked by value chain disruptions, resource competition, and climate change, is prompting leading manufacturers to fundamentally redesign their operations strategies, leading to a comprehensive reconfiguration of global value chains. [Read the report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/a-global-rewiring-redefining-global-value-chains-for-the-future/) ### The Future of Industrial Strategies: Five Grand Challenges for Resilient Manufacturing This report has identified five grand challenges for companies and governments to work on to address current global disruptions and inform the next generation of industrial strategies. [Read the report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-industrial-strategies-five-grand-challenges-for-resilient-manufacturing/) ### Charting the Course for Global Value Chain Resilience The pervasive weaknesses in global value chains, affecting all industries, present unique opportunities for innovators to build resilience and shape the future of supply chains amidst widespread disruptions. [Read the report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/charting-the-course-for-global-value-chain-resilience/) ## Annual Meeting videos ### Hard Choices for Industrial Policy Speakers: Jamil Edmond Anderlini, Kathy Wengel, Anish Shah, Hassan Elkhatib, Natan Linder, Erica FuchsJanuary 20, 2026 [Explore](https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2026/sessions/smart-choices-for-industrial-policy/) ### Supply Chains: Has the Dust Settled? Annual Meeting 2026 Speakers: André Kudelski, Ramachandran Dinesh, Jose Raul Mulino Quintero, Dick Schoof, Henadi Al Saleh, Haslinda AminJanuary 21, 2026 [Explore](https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2026/sessions/supply-chains-has-the-dust-settled/) ### Demystifying Industrial Policy Annual Meeting 2025Speakers: Robert Willen, Vincent Clerc, Dani Rodrik, Tengku Zafrul Bin Tengku Abdul Aziz, Martin Wolf, Kimberly ClausingJanuary 21, 2025 ### Supply Chains of the Future Annual Meeting 2024Speakers: Jagjit Singh Srai, Tobias Meyer, Kathy Wengel, Bandar AlkhorayefJanuary 17, 2024 ### Industrial Policy 2.0 Annual Meeting 2024Speakers: Roland Busch, Laura D'Andrea Tyson, Leela de Kretser, Bandar Alkhorayef, Jonathan Reynolds, Adam PosenJanuary 16, 2024 ## Read more about Future-Proofing Global Value Chains Latest articles from the Future-Proofing Global Value Chains community. ## Featured Content ### These 7 factors are reshaping the global manufacturing landscape When ordering food or beverages to go, customers can opt for a reusable revolv cup. A deposit is placed on the cup, which will be paid back upon return at a drop-off station or to any participating café. Revolv provides users with incentives, including discounts, to opt for a revolv cup [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/12/manufacturing-value-chain-country-readiness/) ### 5 trends set to shape the next generation of global value chains When ordering food or beverages to go, customers can opt for a reusable revolv cup. A deposit is placed on the cup, which will be paid back upon return at a drop-off station or to any participating café. Revolv provides users with incentives, including discounts, to opt for a revolv cup [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/01/trends-global-value-chains/) ### Is your value chain ready for the challenges of 2040? When ordering food or beverages to go, customers can opt for a reusable revolv cup. A deposit is placed on the cup, which will be paid back upon return at a drop-off station or to any participating café. Revolv provides users with incentives, including discounts, to opt for a revolv cup [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/value-chain-manufacturing-scenario-planning/) ### How supply chains need to adapt to a shifting global landscape When ordering food or beverages to go, customers can opt for a reusable revolv cup. A deposit is placed on the cup, which will be paid back upon return at a drop-off station or to any participating café. 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