‘Un problema estructural’: la advertencia que lanzó el Foro Económico Mundial sobre las cadenas de suministros
Inicia en Davos, Suiza, la reunión anual del Foro Económico Mundial 2026. Foto: AFP
TL;DR
- Supply chain volatility is now structural, not temporary, due to political fragmentation, trade changes, and labor shortages.
- Global value chains are undergoing a profound reconfiguration, leading to significant trade flow shifts and increased shipping costs.
- Industrial production in advanced economies is growing at its weakest pace since 2009.
- Over 3,000 new trade and industrial policy measures were introduced globally last year, creating perpetual uncertainty.
- Companies must redesign operating models to function under permanent uncertainty.
- Competitive advantage now comes from anticipation, optionality, and coordination.
- The WEF has launched a digital tool to aid strategic decision-making for industrial policy and competitiveness.
- China, Qatar, and Ireland are highlighted as models for managing supply chain volatility.