Looking beyond the obvious
Globalization and new opportunities for growth
Things you didn't know
![]() | You can go home again! Companies that off-shored manufacturing are bringing it back home to developed markets. Click to enlarge |
![]() | It's all in the mix as companies expand into both rapid-growth and mature markets. Click to enlarge |
![]() | No prizes for guessing the most important factor in globalization in the next three years. Click to enlarge |
![]() | Bigger isn't always better - the world's largest economies are not the most globalized. Click to enlarge |
![]() | The number of companies moving outsourced operations from BRIC to non-BRIC rapid-growth countries will triple in the next three years. Click to enlarge |
![]() | Over the next 12 months, expect greater protectionism among the BRICs than other rapid-growth markets. Click to enlarge |
![]() | Looking for the hottest new geographical markets for your company? Check out these four. Click to enlarge |
![]() | Mature markets are enjoying a resurgence in manufacturing activities - specially oil and gas production in the US. Click to enlarge |
![]() | The BRIC countries are less open to trade than other rapid-growth economies. Click to enlarge |


















