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ER02

Global Value-Chain Architecture

Structural assessment of GVC integration. Measures the 'Network Depth' and the permanence of cross-border linkages independent of current domestic value-add percentages.

Functional & Economic Role Composite Score HS / ISIC Confirmed

Number of discrete structural stages required from raw state to end-use.

0 Short/Linear: Harvest/Extraction to Consumption in 1-2 steps (e.g., fresh vegetables, thermal coal).

5 Ultra-Long/Fragmented: Dozens of specialized sub-assemblies across multiple global regions (e.g., commercial aircraft, microchips).

The difficulty of 'de-coupling' or re-shoring the value chain.

0 Standalone/Local: Can be produced entirely within a single jurisdiction with zero external dependencies.

1 Opportunistic: Low-cost global sourcing that can be easily re-shored if needed.

3 Technical Interdependence: Requires specialized global nodes for specific processing or IP that cannot be replicated locally.

5 Structural Entanglement: Production is impossible without a highly specific, multi-country network of 'just-in-time' nodes (e.g., EU automotive cluster).

The shape of the interdependence.

0 Simple Sequential: A straight line of transit.

5 Spider/Networked: Complex web of recursive inputs where a failure in one node halts the entire global system.

Score Distribution

How 47 industries score on this attribute

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Scoring Notes

Prioritizes 'Production Length' and 'Decoupling Difficulty' over 'DVA %'.

Real industries from our analysis demonstrating each score level for Global Value-Chain Architecture.

4 High

Silviculture and other forestry activities

Processing and preserving of meat

Manufacture of dairy products

17 more industries

Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits ISIC 1101 Manufacture of basic iron and steel ISIC 2410 Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment ISIC 2620 Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines ISIC 2811 Building of ships and floating structures ISIC 3011 Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software ISIC 4651 Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet ISIC 4791 Sea and coastal freight water transport ISIC 5012 Passenger air transport ISIC 5110 Courier activities ISIC 5320 Short term accommodation activities ISIC 5510 Software publishing ISIC 5820 Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities ISIC 6202 Non-life insurance ISIC 6512 Management consultancy activities ISIC 7020 Specialized design activities ISIC 7410 Defence activities ISIC 8422

3 Moderate

Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction

Manufacture of measuring, testing, navigating and control equipment

Manufacture of railway locomotives and rolling stock

14 more industries

Materials recovery ISIC 3830 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles ISIC 46 Accommodation ISIC 55 Restaurants and mobile food service activities ISIC 5610 Sound recording and music publishing activities ISIC 5920 Television programming and broadcasting activities ISIC 6020 Data processing, hosting and related activities ISIC 6311 Web portals ISIC 6312 Other credit granting ISIC 6492 Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy ISIC 7110 Veterinary activities ISIC 7500 Activities of collection agencies and credit bureaus ISIC 8291 Higher education ISIC 8530 Gambling and betting activities ISIC 9200

2 Low

Mixed farming

Construction of roads and railways

Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation

6 more industries

Beverage serving activities ISIC 5630 Activities of employment placement agencies ISIC 7810 Medical and dental practice activities ISIC 8620 Residential nursing care facilities ISIC 8710 Library and archives activities ISIC 9101 Hairdressing and other beauty treatment ISIC 9602

1 Minimal

Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled

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Playbooks Using This Attribute

2 playbooks use ER02 in their feasibility checks:

Rules Using This Attribute

3 risk rules use ER02 in their trigger conditions: