Global trade patterns are reconfiguring, and increased investment into a range of developing economies suggests further trade reconfiguration in coming years. What can business leaders do to position their organizations for uncertainty? In a report from the McKinsey Global Institute, Jeongmin Seong, Olivia White, Michael Birshan, Lola Woetzel, and coauthors explore shifts in the geometry of global trade—and their many implications. Our second featured story examines how a Panama Canal slowdown could affect various trade segments and stakeholders. Other highlights in this month’s issue include the following topics:
|