Source: Fortune
Summary
Asian CEOs are navigating a challenging environment marked by geopolitical fragmentation, trade disputes, and supply chain disruptions. To remain competitive, companies must adapt and excel within this volatility. Specializing in multiple markets, tapping Asian sources of capital, and taking geopolitical risk management seriously are key strategies. Companies must prioritize flexibility, diversify their operations, and build resilience across three dimensions: operational, financial, and geopolitical. By embracing fragmentation as a catalyst for change, companies can redesign their operating models and capital strategies to succeed in a rapidly changing environment.
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Asia’s manufacturing backbone is under strain due to geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. CEOs must navigate this complexity to stay competitive. Specializing in multiple markets and tapping Asian sources of capital are key strategies. The China+1 strategy, where companies establish manufacturing centers outside China, is gaining traction. Companies must also prioritize flexibility and diversify their operations to build resilience.
Fragmentation is not just a constraint, but a catalyst to redesign operating models and capital strategies.
Author: Evan Null
