Supply chains once optimised purely for cost are being redesigned for resilience, redundancy and geopolitical risk management. 'CHINA+1' AND BEYONDFor nearly three decades, China served as the backbone of global manufacturing, accounting for 28–30% of global manufacturing output. Meanwhile, China remains central to upstream supply chains, creating a more layered and distributed ecosystem rather than a full relocation. To remain competitive in the new supply chain order, Thailand can focus on several structural advantages:1. Strengthen regional supply chain integration: Thailand is well-positioned to act as a coordination hub linking Asean manufacturing networks to global markets through logistics, industrial services and digital supply chain platforms.

Source: Bangkok Post March 10, 2026 01:22 UTC