Chain Reaction

Updated: 26 Jun 2025 • 321 episodes
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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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The UK economy stands at a crossroads, and the government"s newly unveiled Modern Industrial Strategy represents one of the most ambitious economic blueprints in decades. This episode of Chain Reaction takes you deep into the mechanics of this sweeping 10-year plan designed to transform Britain into "the best country i

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Unlock the future of supply chain management with insights that could transform your career! Join us as we explore "Supply Chain Strategies: Demand Driven and Customer Focused" by Tony Hines, a must-read that dares to challenge conventional supply chain thinking. We promise you"ll walk away with a deeper understanding

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22 Jun 2025 • EN

Supply Chain Shakeups

Global economic growth forecasts have been downgraded to 2.3% for 2025, making it the weakest pace outside of a recession since 2008, while trade tensions and widespread tariff hikes are creating major disruptions across supply chains worldwide. Companies are responding with remarkable agility to these changing conditi

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Global supply chains have become the invisible architecture supporting our modern world, seamlessly connecting resources, manufacturers, and consumers across continents. Yet as trade tensions rise and tariffs become political weapons, this delicate ecosystem faces unprecedented challenges. We take you behind the scenes

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Ever relied on a mental shortcut only to stumble because it wasn"t quite right for the situation? That"s precisely what we dive into in this episode about heuristics—those mental rules of thumb that help us navigate complex decisions in supply chain management. The 80-20 rule, ABC inventory classification, recent suppl

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The fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has sent Tesla shares tumbling, while global trade tensions escalate with doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. • Trump-Musk relationship deteriorates after disagreement over budget bill • Tesla shares down 14% this week, 37% since December • Trump doubles steel a

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