THE ROLE OF UKRAINIAN ENTREPRENEURS IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES
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Relevance of the research is determined by the need for Ukrainian businesses to adapt to global shifts in the structure of production and logistics chains, which are undergoing significant transformation due to military aggression, growing geoeconomic competition, and the technological reorientation of global power centers. In the context of the West’s drive to diversify supply chains and build resilient partnerships - particularly through nearshoring and friendshoring mechanisms - there arises a need to assess the potential of Ukrainian entrepreneurs to integrate into the renewed architecture of supply networks. Deepening cooperation with the United States is seen as a key driver for the modernization of Ukraine’s industrial sector and the strengthening of transatlantic economic relations. The aim of the research is to examine the involvement of Ukrainian entrepreneurs in the transformation of global supply chains and to identify current directions of strategic cooperation with the United States, taking into account existing challenges and market prospects. Research methodology is based on the application of a systems approach, institutional analysis, comparative methods, and case studies of real economic cooperation between Ukrainian companies and international partners. Data have been synthesized from open-source analytical materials, government reports, and corporate strategies. Research results reflect the gradual adaptation of Ukrainian businesses to the requirements of new global logistics configurations, particularly through process digitalization, implementation of international standards (ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701), and the development of production clusters oriented toward Western markets. It has been revealed that cooperation with the U.S. is shifting from a traditional export model to partnership-based integration in key sectors such as critical infrastructure, IT, pharmaceuticals, and energy. Conclusions confirm the existence of considerable, though partially realized, potential for Ukrainian enterprises in the emerging supply chain system. It has been established that the realization of this potential requires systemic changes in infrastructure, institutional regulation, and international technical compliance. Prospects for further research involve an in-depth analysis of mechanisms for engaging small and medium-sized enterprises in transatlantic supply chains, as well as an assessment of the impact of regulatory changes in cybersecurity, export control, and certification on the dynamics of Ukrainian-American economic cooperation.
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entrepreneurship, value chains, digital integration, infrastructure modernization, transatlantic cooperation
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