Global value chains are undergoing a profound transformation in the wake of recent elections, escalating global conflicts, shifting sustainability priorities and the rapid adoption of transformative technologies like AI.

As manufacturers assess their footprints and network strategies, the trend of making location decisions based on cost is evolving into a more complex decision-making process, factoring a country’s readiness to provide an environment that aligns with strategic priorities.

To guide policy-makers and industries, Beyond Cost: Country Readiness for Manufacturing and Supply Chains, identifies seven country readiness factors driving private sector investment and shaping countries' attractiveness amidst the ongoing rewiring of global value chains.

With insights from nations like Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Mexico and the United States, the white paper showcases how policy innovation and industrial investments drive resilience and economic growth in a country's future capabilities for manufacturing and supply chains.