Global Value Chains Outlook 2026

Images: Unsplash + Disclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project, insight area or interaction. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are a result of a collaborative process facilitated and endorsed by the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum, nor the entirety of its Members, Partners or other stakeholders. © 2026 World Economic Forum. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system.Contents Foreword Executive summary 1 Beyond legacy supply chains 1.1 Orchestrating supply chains for optionality and growth 1.2 The C-suite’s strategic shift: From supply chain execution to value orchestration 2 A corporate playbook for structural agility in supply chains 2.1 Strategic imperatives for building adaptive, future-ready supply chains 2.2 Catalysts for change: Foundational readiness for adaptive, responsive supply chains 2.3 Mastering the playbook: A system to build structurally agile manufacturing and supply networks 3 A policy blueprint for adaptive industrial ecosystems 3.1 Policy levers for competitive industrial ecosystems 3.2 Institutional considerations for policy execution 3.3 The Manufacturing and Supply Chain Readiness Navigator Conclusion Contributors Endnotes3 4 6 6 8 10 10 16 18 19 20 29 30 31 32 35 Global Value Chains Outlook 2026: Orchestrating Corporate and National Agility 2