Marc Gilbert

Jan 8, 2025 | bcg.com | Aparna Bharadwaj |Tim Figures |Marc Gilbert

Less than a decade ago, the contours of international commerce were still being shaped by an ambitious free-trade system aimed at opening new markets for companies and workers. These days, geopolitics and economic security considerations are becoming the defining forces. New research by BCG, which has been tracking these shifts in global trade since 2018, reveals just how sharply geopolitical rivalries, alliances, and aspirations are rewiring the global economy.

Sep 19, 2024 | bcg.com | Daniel Weise |Marc Gilbert |Michael McAdoo |Shishir Agarwal

Global companies have spent decades building procurement networks that rely on suppliers around the world that can reliably and efficiently meet their quality standards at the lowest cost and with the speediest delivery. But that traditional approach to supply chain management is predicated on continuing geopolitical stability and a worldwide trade system that facilitates the free movement of goods and capital. These assumptions no longer describe current realities.

Aug 7, 2024 | bcghendersoninstitute.com | Tania Lekhraj |Nikolaus Lang |Marc Gilbert |Michael McAdoo

The world order is on shaky ground. A financial crisis, the global pandemic, regional conflicts, and high inflation have spurred humanity’s departure from the relative stability and openness of the 1990s and early 2000s. What’s more, some 70 countries and territories have held or will hold national elections this year—some of which could have profound effects on both domestic populations and global institutions. In this environment, traditional strategic planning is rendered obsolete.

Aug 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com | Nikolaus Lang |Marc Gilbert |Michael McAdoo

The world order is on shaky ground. A financial crisis, the global pandemic, regional conflicts, and high inflation have spurred humanity’s departure from the relative stability and openness of the 1990s and early 2000s. What’s more, some 70 countries and territories have held or will hold national elections this year—some of which could have profound effects on both domestic populations and global institutions. In this environment, traditional strategic planning is rendered obsolete.

Jun 28, 2024 | bcg.com | Nikolaus Lang |Marc Gilbert |Johan Öberg

Increased geopolitical disruption is shifting the global map in terms of growth and trade. As the EU heads into a new political cycle, facing high levels of global instability and ongoing growth and competitiveness challenges, its leaders need to adopt new strategies to navigate this new geopolitical normal. BCG analysis shows that global trade will grow at just 2.8% a year between 2022 and 2032, less than global GDP. EU trade will grow even more slowly, at just 2.1% a year.