DAVOS: Global value chains have officially entered an era of structural volatility, forcing a fundamental rethink of how products are made and moved around the world. A new report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) at its Annual Meeting reveals that disruption is no longer a temporary hurdle but a permanent feature of the global economy, driven by geopolitical fragmentation, technological acceleration, and the energy transition.

The report, titled Global Value Chains Outlook 2026: Orchestrating Corporate and National Agility, finds that nearly three in four business leaders have shifted their . . .