Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction is the podcast 'All About Supply Chain Advantage' containing regular audio snippets relevant to C suite executives, supply chain professionals, researchers, policy makers in government, students, media commentators and the wider public. New episodes each week discuss hot topics in the news and supply chain ideas relevant to everyone involved in supply chain management. There are special editions too. Our goal is to keep our listeners updated and informed about the various factors that can influence the dynamics of supply chains. As the world continues to evolve, so too do the complexities of global supply chains. By keeping an eye on these global events, we can anticipate potential challenges and opportunities, and navigate the ever-changing landscape of supply chains with agility and insight.
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Send us a text The global trade chessboard is being dramatically reshaped as nations navigate economic relationships against a backdrop of geopolitical tension and protectionist policies. This week"s Chain Reaction Pulse examines how Trump"s tariff strategies continue to send ripples through international commerce, fro
Send us a text The high cost of energy in the UK is crippling businesses including the historic Moorcroft pottery, while political decisions about transparency, tariffs, and trade have far-reaching consequences for global supply chains. • UK energy prices rank among highest globally due to marginal pricing system, limi
Send us a text The global economy stands on shaky ground as the Trump administration"s aggressive tariff policies send shockwaves through international supply chains. Behind closed doors at the White House this week, retail giants Walmart, Target, and Home Depot delivered a stark warning: continue with these excessive
Send us a text Batman and Commissioner Gordon can"t save Gotham City from tariffs—and the real world is facing similar chaos. The Trump administration"s aggressive tariff policies, implemented without a comprehensive industrial strategy, have unleashed unprecedented disruption in global markets and supply chains since
Send us a text Trade wars have reached new heights with Trump administration tariffs on Chinese goods soaring as high as 245%, causing unprecedented disruption to global supply chains and shipping routes. • US tariffs on Chinese goods have escalated rapidly, from 10% on April 2nd to cumulative rates reaching 245% by mi
Send us a text Data centers form the backbone of our digital world, but their rapidly growing energy demands could reshape electricity markets worldwide. By 2030, these facilities are projected to consume a staggering 945 terawatt hours annually, potentially driving up costs for everyone as utility companies struggle t