Global Wealth
How Value Chains Build Thriving Companies, Cultures, and Countries
Supply chains aren’t just logistics. They decide how strong your business is, how much value you create, and who benefits.
Global Wealth, Local Impact explains how well-designed value chains create profitable businesses and healthier communities by linking what you buy, where you build, and who you develop to the outcomes you want.
What you’ll get inside:
Insights that outline how value chains become an engine for growth
Practical frameworks for sourcing, partners, governance, and performance
Examples from real organizations that show what this looks like in practice
Tools and checklists you can use right away to plan for disruption and lead with more confidence
who’s it for?
Operations and procurement teams
Business and supply chain leaders
Students of business, trade, and policy
Public-sector and economic development officials
Here’s How to Order
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- Early E-Manuscript Access
- Invitation to the Global Wealth Forum
- Impact Advantage Assessment
- Keynote Panel Discussion: Logistics & Infrastructure Under Pressure
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Early E-Manuscript Access
When you pre-order, you do not have to wait for launch. You get an advance digital excerpt that includes the first five chapters of Global Wealth, Local Impact, so you can start exploring the core ideas, strategies, and case studies before the public. That means you can begin working the frameworks into your team meetings, coursework, or leadership plans while everyone else is still waiting for the book to ship.
Invitation
to the Global Wealth Forum
Get access to the private LinkedIn launch community for Global Wealth, Local Impact and join the Global Wealth Forum. Inside, Stephanie Forbes will share insider updates, behind-the-scenes context, and join select conversations. You’ll be able to respond to ideas, connect with other practitioners and leaders, and help shape how the book shows up in the world.
Impact Advantage Assessment
Use this exclusive assessment to see where your organization really is on value-chain maturity. You’ll uncover hidden risks, spot gaps that slow growth, and get tailored guidance on what to improve first. Your results will point to specific next steps in governance, resilience, and performance so the work you do creates long-term impact.
Keynote Panel Discussion: Logistics & Infrastructure Under Pressure
This panel explores the mounting pressure points shaping global supply chain infrastructure, from port congestion and transportation bottlenecks to capacity constraints and shifting trade routes. Hear from industry leaders as they discuss how logistics systems are adapting, what innovations are emerging, and what it will take to build infrastructure capable of supporting the next era of global trade.
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Pre-order the book before May 12, 2026 to lock in these bonuses and start moving toward stronger partnerships, smarter negotiations, and lasting competitive advantage.
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what the experts are saying...
“Stephanie Forbes writes as I heard her speak for decades – with passion, perspective, and remarkable wit. This is truly a Value Chain Playbook, grounded by historical ways and means invented by: the Roman Empire’s “Appian Way, Sourcing Hungry Sharks & Minting Silver Coins”; the Silk Road, as she argues was the “World’s original LinkedIn” & “First information superhighway”; and those Commodity Trading/ commercial inventions mastered by the East India Company. Stephanie ties past Wonders of the Ancient commercial world with Modern-day Supply Chain challenges, drivers, and advanced intelligence/AI tools. With world-class examples that inspire, she guides the reader in search of new value chains to solve local & global trade disruption. It will re-ignite their careers and help make a difference in their chosen playing field.”
William (Bill) Sykes
Data Everything Advisor @
Cascadia Projects Inc.
Retired Partner @
Ernst & Young Consulting,
Critical Technologies
“Most business books talk about supply chains from a distance. Global Wealth, Local Impact meets them where they actually live: at the intersection of governance, negotiation, execution, and risk. Stephanie Forbes does not romanticize complexity. She explains it, respects it, and gives leaders and practitioners a clear framework for navigating it. This is a rare book that speaks equally to executives shaping strategy and professionals carrying the weight of delivery. It is smart, grounded, and deeply relevant to how modern organizations function.”
Anton J. Gunn
Chairman, Columbia Metropolitan Airport Commission
“Amid constant disruption, “Global Wealth, Local Impact” offers the clarity and strategic grounding business leaders urgently need. Stephanie Forbes’ wealth of experience connects the dots between history, global dynamics, and everyday decisions, making this essential reading regardless of your industry or title. It’s rare to find a book with this scope, and it serves as a guide for anyone looking to sharpen their game plan and unlock meaningful growth.”
Catherine Lang-Cline
Award-winning CEO and author of the book, The Rules of the Game for Women in Business
“Global Wealth, Local Impact is a timely and unusually practical contribution to how leaders should think about supply chains in an era defined by volatility and disruption. Stephanie Forbes translates complex global systems into usable insight without oversimplification, grounding modern strategy in historical perspective while remaining firmly oriented toward execution. By weaving together history, governance, negotiation, and risk, the book makes clear that resilience is not accidental—it is designed. Its relevance spans industries and roles, offering value to senior decision-makers shaping strategy as well as professionals “in the trenches” responsible for making partnerships work day to day. This is not a theoretical treatise, but a clear-eyed guide for anyone tasked with building systems that must endure uncertainty, complexity, and consequence.”
Dr. Chika C. Daniels
President & Chief Visionary,
WTAL Canada
Executive Council,
Office of The Premier of Alberta
About the Book
Whether you’re in the trenches of procurement, making boardroom decisions, or just starting your career, this book gives you the frameworks, language, and tools you need to:
- Turn disruptions into strategic advantage
- Negotiate with confidence in any environment
- Build resilient partnerships that endure economic pressure
- Measure what matters instead of drowning in data
This leadership manual is for anyone who wants to transform their value with clarity and impact.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Great Trade Routes
Chapter 2: Tactical Mastery
Chapter 3: Strategic Vision
Chapter 4: The Art of Negotiation
Chapter 5: Negotiation Playbook
Chapter 6: Partnerships and Alliances
Chapter 7: Inflation and Economic Pressures
Chapter 8: What to Measure
Chapter 9: Global Events
Chapter 10: The Future of Value Chains
A Message from Stephanie
I wrote this book for the people who are so often overlooked, the planners, schedulers, buyers, and major project teams who quietly hold the world together. Every day, you’re asked to solve problems most people don’t even see, yet there’s never been a single place that pulls together what you truly need to know. Current curriculums aren’t preparing you, and the resources out there don’t capture both the immediacy and the bigger picture.
This book is my attempt to change that. It’s about giving you timeless frameworks and real-world insights that not only help you stay current, but also help you lead with confidence no matter the disruption. At the end of the day, this is for the world’s problem-solvers, the people who turn chaos into continuity and keep companies, communities, and countries moving forward.
About Stephanie forbes
Stephanie Forbes is an internationally recognized expert in supply chain strategy, procurement governance, and operational resilience. With over two decades of experience spanning energy, manufacturing, construction, and technology sectors, she is known for transforming complex global supply chains into agile, value-driven ecosystems. Stephanie is the Founder and CEO of The Forbes Group, a boutique consultancy focused on helping organizations align people, processes, and systems to build competitive advantage.
