Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 25
Thailand, Philippines, Argentina Emerge as 3 Supply Chain Rising Stars
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 25

Thailand, Philippines, Argentina Emerge as 3 Supply Chain Rising Stars

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 25

Summary

  • Thailand, the Philippines and Argentina were identified by Verisk Maplecroft as underused economies poised to take a bigger role in global supply chains.
  • Thursday’s report said companies are broadening sourcing decisions beyond cost and efficiency, seeking more resilient networks through diversification.
  • Southeast Asia and Latin America stand to gain most from that shift, with the three countries highlighted as promising beneficiaries of changing global trade patterns.

Insights

What are the hidden social and environmental costs of shifting global supply chains to these emerging economies?
Can Argentina's resource boom overcome its history of economic instability to become a reliable supply chain hub?
Beyond buzzwords, what are the real costs for companies choosing supply chain resilience over pure efficiency?