Is Industry 4.0 driving the backshoring of manufacturing activity?
The potential for bringing production back home crucially depends on local innovation ecosystems.
The potential for bringing production back home crucially depends on local innovation ecosystems.
The recovery of supply chains can be supported through trade policies and firm-specific initiatives.
COVID-19 struck at the core of GVC hub regions, with severe implications for international production networks.
Policy actions and coordination will be crucial in mitigating the impacts of the global pandemic on industry.