the geopolitics of supply chains-interactive infographic guide
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THE GEOPOLITICS OF SUPPLY CHAINS: INTERACTIVE INFOGRAPHIC TOOL USER JOURNEY GUIDE
THE GEOPOLITICS OF SUPPLY CHAINS
AT A GLANCEIn today’s increasingly interconnected world, the fortunes of countries both large and small are being influenced by events occurring far beyond their borders. In this interactive infographic created for senior business leaders around the world, The Economist Intelligence Unit forecasts the fate of several global powers based on hypothetical geopolitical scenarios. From a new cold war to a major oil-price shock, these scenarios reveal how much is at stake when nothing goes according to plan.
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MAPPING THE SCENARIOS
1. Begin the adventure by clicking here
2. Select a scenario from the drop-down list
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THE SCENARIOS AND WORLD MAP
3. Depending on the scenario, different countries will highlight on the world map below
Brazil China Germany South Africa US
Brazil China Germany South Africa US
Brazil China Germany Singapore US
China Germany Saudi Arabia US Iran
Brazil China Germany Russia US
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COUNTRIES
4. Select up to two countries from those highlighted
5. The countries will appear below, with an explanation of how the scenario will affect them
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INDICATORS
6. Click on “Indicators”. A list of different macroeconomic indicators drops down
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7. Historical and forecast data are plotted on a chart. The coloured lines show the scenarios’ impact on the indicators. The grey baselines show the indicators’ performance under a neutral scenario. The shaded zone is the future and shows our forecasts.
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MANIPULATING THE CHART
8. Click on the words “Baseline” or “Indicator” on top to toggle them on or off the chart:
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MANIPULATING THE CHART
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9. Hover your mouse over the chart to view individual data points by year:
10. Expand or contract the timeline by sliding the knobs along the grey bar on top:
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MANIPULATING THE CHART
11. Move to an alternative scenario screen by clicking the arrow button on the side:
12. Compare scenarios by toggling back and forth:
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COMPARING SCENARIOS
THE GEOPOLITICS OF SUPPLY CHAINS
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http://growthcrossings.economist.com/infographic/geopolitics/