Managing the extended enterprise in Asia Pacific

Today, businesses rely on an entire ecosystem to succeed. This ecosystem can include vendors, suppliers, affiliates, joint venture partners, research and development labs, technology incubators, retailers, distributors, and customers. With this “extended enterprise” comes an ever-widening universe of risk. Those making business decisions can no longer rely on conditions to remain stable. The “new normal” approaching the mid-2020s requires fine attention to geopolitical developments, changing economic circumstances and cyber threat landscapes. Businesses must also monitor technological advances, market attitudes and regulatory requirements in areas such as environment, social and governance (ESG).

Nowhere is this challenge greater than in the Asia Pacific region. Anchored by China, the so-called “factory of the world,” the region rests at the centre of global production. However, it has experienced significant supply chain challenges in recent years. These include the COVID 19 pandemic, climate change, energy market disruption, cybersecurity attacks, intensifying trade tensions, and geopolitical instability between rival powers.

Drawing on insights from Deloitte Asia Pacific’s leading specialists, this report pinpoints key issues for enterprise leaders as they evaluate third-party ecosystems while balancing new risks and opportunities. Managing the extended enterprise requires a whole-of-organisation approach and willingness to think dynamically about the future. Nations and businesses must be ready as the next upheaval could come from anywhere.

Read our report to learn more about managing the extended enterprise in Asia Pacific and considerations for a comprehensive business approach.