The term "value chain" encompasses the entire production process of an industry, from the introduction and refining of raw materials to the yield of the final product for the consumer. Each "link" in ...

A sea change in global commerce is underway. Power struggles, climate change and the imperative to protect supply chain continuity in an increasingly tumultuous world all require a refactoring of ...

The global trading environment has been changing. From China as the “factory of the world,” companies have been evolving towards nearshoring – bringing production to a nearby country – led by both ...

During the first quarter of the 21st century, the TV industry underwent rapid vertical consolidation. For decades, the industry had been divided into three basic levels: production (i.e., the studios ...

“Going into 2025, we need an industry-wide assessment of how our value chain functions because technical and regulatory forces will conspire to make our strategic position less defensible.” In the ...

Breakthrough operational and supply chain innovations have traditionally remained siloed within individual companies—despite the clear benefits for all participants and the broader industry. A recent ...