The Routledge Companion to Global Value Chains: Reinterpreting and Reimagining Megatrends in the World Economy

This Companion provides a review of global value chains (GVCs) and the megatrends that are shaping them and will continue to reshape them in deep-set trajectories of change over the next few decades. Megatrends herald both challenges and opportunities. With the growing interest among business leaders and researchers in GVCs, this is a reference work that fills a gap in current literature by focusing on the new features of GVCs, including the shift of global purchasing power towards developing economies, the significance of emerging technologies and data analytics, the increasing tensions between globalisation and de-globalisation, and the role of micro-multinationals, start-up entrepreneurs, the public sector, and middle markets in a fast-changing global economy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive companion offers a thorough review of global value chains (GVCs) and the transformative megatrends that are shaping and will continue to shape them in profound and enduring ways over the coming decades. These megatrends present both challenges and opportunities, as they usher in a new era of global interconnectedness and complexity. With the growing interest among business leaders and researchers in GVCs, this reference work fills a crucial gap in the current literature by focusing on the emerging features of GVCs, including the significant shift in global purchasing power towards developing economies, the paramount importance of emerging technologies and data analytics, the escalating tensions between globalization and de-globalization, and the crucial role of micro-multinationals, start-up entrepreneurs, the public sector, and middle markets in a rapidly evolving global economy.

The early chapters of this companion take an intradisciplinary approach, delving into the historical aspects of GVCs. Subsequent chapters explore the theory and practice of operations and supply chain management, emerging supply chain technologies, and the impact of inter-firm collaboration across sectors and economies. The final chapters adopt a more interdisciplinary perspective, examining topics at the intersection of GVCs with the economy, society, culture, and politics.

In one concise volume, this comprehensive handbook provides a timely and insightful analysis of the most cutting-edge global megatrends and practices. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and business professionals seeking to navigate the complex dynamics of the global economy and seize the opportunities that arise from these transformative trends.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032059891