This report is about a huge contribution to our deepening understanding of what the global economy really means and how it is changing. The report helpfully dis

Global value chains (GVCs) powered the surge of international trade after 1990 and now account for almost half of all trade. This shift enabled an unprecedented

A radical shift is underway in global value chains as they increasingly move beyond traditional manufacturing processes to services and other intangible assets.

Since the 1990s, the world has entered a new phase of globalisation. Information and communication technology, trade liberalisation and lower transport costs ha

This compilation of 22 firm-specific case studies is an important contribution to the discussion of 'servicification' trends in manufacturing. 'Services have in