Supply chains deliver the embedded resource economy. They achieve this by bringing goods from places where there is abundance to places of scarcity. Listen to the episode to find out more about this topic and why it is so important.It has been a key driver of globalization. It has also been shaped as much by politics as market economics. The embedded resource economy is invisible we only see the goods that supply chains deliver. Resources are embedded in the products. It brings with it benefits as well as costs. It changes the nature of accessible resources. 

Supply chains deliver the embedded resource economy. They achieve this by bringing goods from places where there is abundance to places of scarcity. Listen to the episode to find out more about this topic and why it is so important. It has been a key driver of globalization. It has also been shaped as much by politics as market economics. The embedded resource economy is invisible we only see the goods that supply chains deliver. Resources are embedded in the products. It brings with it benefits as well as costs. It changes the nature of accessible resources.

The Embedded Resource Economy

All things impacting global supply chains this week.InflationEnergy CostsFuel PricesThe UK Prime Minister eventually resignsThe former Japanese Prime Minister is shot and killedRussia's war continues in UkraineElon Musk pulls out of Twitter DealCEO of Ryan Air blames chaos at UK Airports and the tight labor market on BrexitBeans means trouble for Tesco as Heinz push up pricesSainsbury works hard to keep prices low for consumersMaersk resigns from ICS to maintain its sustainability credenetialsGreen steel

All things impacting global supply chains this week. Inflation Energy Costs Fuel Prices The UK Prime Minister eventually resigns The former Japanese Prime Minister is shot and killed Russia's war continues in Ukraine Elon Musk pulls out of Twitter Deal CEO of Ryan Air blames chaos at UK Airports and the tight labor market on Brexit Beans means trouble for Tesco as Heinz push up prices Sainsbury works hard to keep prices low for consumers Maersk resigns from ICS to maintain its sustainability credenetials Green steel

SC News Round Up 9th July 2022

In this episode Tony Hines discusses the benefits of Cycle Time Ciompression in the Supply Chain. Identifying the cycles in your supply chain and the time it takes to complete each cycle has potential to bring benefits to the business, the network and to customers. Having data about each of the cycles moving from upstream to downstream enables firms to lower costs, improve throughput times and lower risk. Managing volumes, volatility and velocity to achieve value. It improves cash flows, profitability and return on investment and enables better asset utilization.

In this episode Tony Hines discusses the benefits of Cycle Time Ciompression in the Supply Chain. Identifying the cycles in your supply chain and the time it takes to complete each cycle has potential to bring benefits to the business, the network and to customers. Having data about each of the cycles moving from upstream to downstream enables firms to lower costs, improve throughput times and lower risk. Managing volumes, volatility and velocity to achieve value. It improves cash flows, profitability and return on investment and enables better asset utilization.

Cycle Time Compression

A summary of all things impacting global supply chains this week. In this weeks episode Tony Hines discusses:-Soaring energy prices impacting gloabl supply chainsInflation in EuropeBritain's trade outlookWhat can airports learn from supply chains?Steel tariffs, protectionism and international law what will the WTO make of it?Russian President signs a decree to find new investors after Shell, Mitsui and Mitsibushi leaveGazprom decides not to pay a dividend to investors - first time since 1998Chocolate Production in Belgium disrupted by SalmonellaCaviar shortages due to Brexit and prices up tooPenalty fees for overweight sea cargoNew German Law requires supply chain compliance to demonstrate ethics

A summary of all things impacting global supply chains this week.  In this weeks episode Tony Hines discusses:-<ul><li>Soaring energy prices impacting gloabl supply chains</li><li>Inflation in Europe</li><li>Britain's trade outlook</li><li>What can airports learn from supply chains?</li><li>Steel tariffs, protectionism and international law what will the WTO make of it?</li><li>Russian President signs a decree to find new investors after Shell, Mitsui and Mitsibushi leave</li><li>Gazprom decides not to pay a dividend to investors - first time since 1998</li><li>Chocolate Production in Belgium disrupted by Salmonella</li><li>Caviar shortages due to Brexit and prices up too</li><li>Penalty fees for overweight sea cargo</li><li>New German Law requires supply chain compliance to demonstrate ethics</li></ul>

SC News Round Up 2nd July 2022

In this epsiode Tony Hines discusses procurement and supply relations. These are two areas in which significant value can be created in supply chains. As Edward Deming noted for continuous improvement you must constantly improve supply relationships. It is through those relations that reputations can be developed, responsiveness improved and reliability is built in. You could also construct resilient supply chains through developing effective supplier relationships.  You can read more about this topic in my Supply Chain Strategies book where I have a chapter on this topic. For those new to the field there is also a useful glossary of terms in the book. 

In this epsiode Tony Hines discusses procurement and supply relations. These are two areas in which significant value can be created in supply chains. As Edward Deming noted for continuous improvement you must constantly improve supply relationships. It is through those relations that reputations can be developed, responsiveness improved and reliability is built in. You could also construct resilient supply chains through developing effective supplier relationships.  You can read more about this topic in my<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Supply-Chain-Strategies-Customer-Focused/dp/041568319X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Supply Chain Strategies</a> book where I have a chapter on this topic. For those new to the field there is also a useful glossary of terms in the book.

Procurement and Supply Relations

All things impacting global supply chains in the news this week.InflationEnergy PricesStrikes LoomingOpportunities to rethink energy supplyFuel prices continue to riseDisruptions to food suppliesWhere does all the grain go?Russia is China's largest oil supplierInflation's correlatesGoogle looking to become more prominent in supply chain cloud solutionsAccreditations (CILT and CIPS) for Southampton University MSc in Supply ChainNew Ocean Shipping Law in the USHigher shipping costs - Tanker RatesFDA crack down on product safety and traceability (FTL)Cold Chain  Failings in Pharma - Visibilty is keyCompanies with greater visibility manage disruptions betterRussia moves Ukrainian grain from Crimea to Turkey by ship

All things impacting global supply chains in the news this week.<ul><li>Inflation</li><li>Energy Prices</li><li>Strikes Looming</li><li>Opportunities to rethink energy supply</li><li>Fuel prices continue to rise</li><li>Disruptions to food supplies</li><li>Where does all the grain go?</li><li>Russia is China's largest oil supplier</li><li>Inflation's correlates</li><li>Google looking to become more prominent in supply chain cloud solutions</li><li>Accreditations (CILT and CIPS) for Southampton University MSc in Supply Chain</li><li>New Ocean Shipping Law in the US</li><li>Higher shipping costs - Tanker Rates</li><li>FDA crack down on product safety and traceability (FTL)</li><li>Cold Chain  Failings in Pharma - Visibilty is key</li><li>Companies with greater visibility manage disruptions better</li><li>Russia moves Ukrainian grain from Crimea to Turkey by ship</li></ul>

SC News Round Up 25th June

When storm clouds gather we need a plan to confront the storm. In this episode Tony Hines investigates the root causes disrupting supply systems. Identifying underlying causes are the key to resolving obstacles. The major root causes are energy and fuel costs. Both of these costs drive the input costs upwards, increasing production and distribution costs. Instability is directly attributable to Russia's war in Ukraine. Uncertainties introduced into global markets add to the extant problems of Covid 19 and the disruptions caused to global supply chains prior to the invasion in February 2022. Countries in the EU have seen Russian Gas and Oil supplies fall as a consequence. The reliance on Russian energy sources has been exposed. The uncertain times we live in with rising inflation are reminder of the 1970's when the Oil Crisis drove up prices fast and caused uncertainties. So how can Western Economies address the instabilities?

When storm clouds gather we need a plan to confront the storm. In this episode Tony Hines investigates the root causes disrupting supply systems.  Identifying underlying causes are the key to resolving obstacles. The major root causes are energy and fuel costs. Both of these costs drive the input costs upwards, increasing production and distribution costs. Instability is directly attributable to Russia's war in Ukraine. Uncertainties introduced into global markets add to the extant problems of Covid 19 and the disruptions caused to global supply chains prior to the invasion in February 2022. Countries in the EU have seen Russian Gas and Oil supplies fall as a consequence. The reliance on Russian energy sources has been exposed. The uncertain times we live in with rising inflation are reminder of the 1970's when the Oil Crisis drove up prices fast and caused uncertainties. So how can Western Economies address the instabilities?

Storm Clouds Gather

All things impacting global supply chains this week.Interest Rates rise in the US and the UKInflation set reach higher levels later in the yearOil prices continue to riseEnergy costs are the main thrust of inflationary pressuresShanghai in lock down againChina has to move  goods by rail to ship because of Russia's invasion in UkraineThe Northern Ireland Protocol and Brexit woes continue in the UKRail strikes looming in the UKFood Inflation UK ships oil and gas to the US and to EuropeObstacles at every turn create opportunities for some.

All things impacting global supply chains this week.<ul><li>Interest Rates rise in the US and the UK</li><li>Inflation set reach higher levels later in the year</li><li>Oil prices continue to rise</li><li>Energy costs are the main thrust of inflationary pressures</li><li>Shanghai in lock down again</li><li>China has to move  goods by rail to ship because of Russia's invasion in Ukraine</li><li>The Northern Ireland Protocol and Brexit woes continue in the UK</li><li>Rail strikes looming in the UK</li><li>Food Inflation </li><li>UK ships oil and gas to the US and to Europe</li><li>Obstacles at every turn create opportunities for some.</li></ul>

SC News Round Up 18th June 2022

The question addressed here is how healthy is the Western Economies' dependency on China as the 'workshop of the world'? Waking up to reality- the world's dependency on China continues despite disruptions due to Covid19. China dominates manufacturing in electronic goods and in processing metals that are needed to produce batteries for Electric Vehicles (EV's) such as Cobalt and Lithium. China is regarded as a middle and upper income country according to the World Bank. China is responsible for over 30 per cent of all goods manufactured. China has 133 companies in the  world top 500.  China has a population of 1.4 billion and has trasnitioned rapidly from an agrarian society to industrial economy. It is now the number one economy overtaking the United States in terms of global market share. China has talented scientists that continue to improve and innovate technologies to support  industry and the energy ecosystem.China has committed to reach Net Zero Targets by 2060. China plans to increase its use of fossil fuel consumption up to 2030 and rapidly reduce that with clean energy up to 2060. China's entry to world markets in recent times began in 1978 as it opened up its closed economy. It contued to transition with entry to the World Trade Orgainzation (WTO) in 2001. During the past twenty years it has set about building its resource base particularly in metals from the Central Africa Copper Belt - Cobalt in particular is such an important resource eminating fro the DRC. China has been engaged in a trade war with the US during the past couple of years. This becasue it has access to US markets but continues to deny access to US companies.  It also has ambitions to dominate the South East Asian region and continues to claim territories particularly Taiwan. 

The question addressed here is how healthy is the Western Economies' dependency on China as the 'workshop of the world'? Waking up to reality- the world's dependency on China continues despite disruptions due to Covid19. China dominates manufacturing in electronic goods and in processing metals that are needed to produce batteries for Electric Vehicles (EV's) such as Cobalt and Lithium. China is regarded as a middle and upper income country according to the World Bank. China is responsible for over 30 per cent of all goods manufactured. China has 133 companies in the  world top 500.  China has a population of 1.4 billion and has trasnitioned rapidly from an agrarian society to industrial economy. It is now the number one economy overtaking the United States in terms of global market share. China has talented scientists that continue to improve and innovate technologies to support  industry and the energy ecosystem. China has committed to reach Net Zero Targets by 2060. China plans to increase its use of fossil fuel consumption up to 2030 and rapidly reduce that with clean energy up to 2060. China's entry to world markets in recent times began in 1978 as it opened up its closed economy. It contued to transition with entry to the World Trade Orgainzation (WTO) in 2001. During the past twenty years it has set about building its resource base particularly in metals from the Central Africa Copper Belt - Cobalt in particular is such an important resource eminating fro the DRC.  China has been engaged in a trade war with the US during the past couple of years. This becasue it has access to US markets but continues to deny access to US companies.  It also has ambitions to dominate the South East Asian region and continues to claim territories particularly Taiwan.

China Supply Dependency

All things affecting global supply chains this week from around the world.Energy costs are the number one priority to get supply chains back on track. Followed closely by a swift end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Fertilizer costs hit farms all over the globe.CF producers fertlizer in the UK and this week announced closure of one of its two plants despite increased demand and shortages of supply.Target has too much inventory.Tessla steps back from its China recruitment drive.Fuel prices continue to rise in the US, UK and throughout the EU.Tax in the form of fuel duty makes it more problematic un the UK.China has strongly developed networks in South East Asia and this helps keeps prices low and a reason why it has become the supplier of choice.South Korea has HGV driver strikes disruptibg supply chains.The OECD said the UK economy would grow 3.6% this year but may move to zero next year with higher interest rates, postBrexit trade issues and the War in Ukraine with Russia.Rail strikes in the UK could impact food supply chains.Russian oil continues to flow into Europe despite the ban which only applies to seaborne crude and petrolium.India has increased its intake of Russian oil as has China. Russia probably has increased its take from these transactions. It is also pushing up prices on world markets.Listen to the midweek edition about Western Economy Dependency on China.

All things affecting global supply chains this week from around the world.<ul><li>Energy costs are the number one priority to get supply chains back on track. Followed closely by a swift end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.</li><li>Fertilizer costs hit farms all over the globe.</li><li>CF producers fertlizer in the UK and this week announced closure of one of its two plants despite increased demand and shortages of supply.</li><li>Target has too much inventory.</li><li>Tessla steps back from its China recruitment drive.</li><li>Fuel prices continue to rise in the US, UK and throughout the EU.</li><li>Tax in the form of fuel duty makes it more problematic un the UK.</li><li>China has strongly developed networks in South East Asia and this helps keeps prices low and a reason why it has become the supplier of choice.</li><li>South Korea has HGV driver strikes disruptibg supply chains.</li><li>The OECD said the UK economy would grow 3.6% this year but may move to zero next year with higher interest rates, postBrexit trade issues and the War in Ukraine with Russia.</li><li>Rail strikes in the UK could impact food supply chains.</li><li>Russian oil continues to flow into Europe despite the ban which only applies to seaborne crude and petrolium.</li><li>India has increased its intake of Russian oil as has China. Russia probably has increased its take from these transactions. It is also pushing up prices on world markets.</li></ul>Listen to the midweek edition about Western Economy Dependency on China.

SC News Round Up 11th June

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The Apple iPhone is one of the world's most successful products. A great deal of that success beyond design has been how Apple has been able to configure its' supply network to leverage global expertise and assemble products at low cost to sell at higher prices. Profits generated have enabled Apple to reinvest capital and innovate new technologies to develop more products. As the number one smartphone company it draws more than 40% of the total smartphone industry revenue and more than 50% of the profits. The question is how long can that continue?

The Apple iPhone is one of the world's most successful products. A great deal of that success beyond design has been how Apple has been able to configure its' supply network to leverage global expertise and assemble products at low cost to sell at higher prices. Profits generated have enabled Apple to reinvest capital and innovate new technologies to develop more products. As the number one smartphone company it draws more than 40% of the total smartphone industry revenue and more than 50% of the profits. The question is how long can that continue?

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All things affecting or affected by global supply chains this week.

All things affecting or affected by global supply chains this week.

SC News Round Up 4th June

In this episode Tony Hines reviews current trends in talk and thinking around supply chains as economies recover from the pandemic. Disruptions have caused nervousness in global trade. Talk is focused around change and if there is a new normal or more settled times ahead.

In this episode Tony Hines reviews current trends in talk and thinking around supply chains as economies recover from the pandemic. Disruptions have caused nervousness in global trade. Talk is focused around change and if there is a new normal or more settled times ahead.

The Future of Supply Chains

The Supply Chain News Round Up - All things happening in Supply Chains around the world.Lockdowns in China still causing disrupton but is there light at the end of the tunnel?Toyota and other automobile manufacturers still struggling to get hold of microchips.The UAE Trade Minister focused on global trade at Davos.Inflation at a 40 year high.Impending rail strike in the UK may disrupt food supplies as well as passenger transport.Europe forecast to lose nearly 8% GDP as a consequence of Russia's invasion in UkraineUS West Coast cargo down 17% at Oakland.Meat Trade in US experiencing labor and supply chain problems.Spain's regional cities redesign urban space to accommodate a surge in e-commerce.Cyber attacks in shipping impact profit.Retailers seeking active ways to deal with returns to stop rising cost of processing.The World Bank and International Monetary Fund have said reshoring will not soilve supply chain problems.The Brooking Institute has proposed solutions to the US semi-conductor supply problems.The problem with Just-In-Case solutions to supply chain problems.UK Fast Fashion Retailer Misguided enters administration because of supply chain issues.Bohoo shoppers impact profitablity with the increasing level of returns and supply chain hold-ups.Russia stops supplies to Finland as retaliation for their application to join NATO.Russian invasion of Ukraine is preventing grain from being shipped.Sri Lanka defaults on its international payments  - first time in history, so what's going on?Apparently it has cost Russia $181 billion to invade Ukraine so far.Don't forget tp catch up on episodes missed. Next Up 'The Future of Supply Chains'

The Supply Chain News Round Up - All things happening in Supply Chains around the world.<ul><li>Lockdowns in China still causing disrupton but is there light at the end of the tunnel?</li><li>Toyota and other automobile manufacturers still struggling to get hold of microchips.</li><li>The UAE Trade Minister focused on global trade at Davos.</li><li>Inflation at a 40 year high.</li><li>Impending rail strike in the UK may disrupt food supplies as well as passenger transport.</li><li>Europe forecast to lose nearly 8% GDP as a consequence of Russia's invasion in Ukraine</li><li>US West Coast cargo down 17% at Oakland.</li><li>Meat Trade in US experiencing labor and supply chain problems.</li><li>Spain's regional cities redesign urban space to accommodate a surge in e-commerce.</li><li>Cyber attacks in shipping impact profit.</li><li>Retailers seeking active ways to deal with returns to stop rising cost of processing.</li><li>The World Bank and International Monetary Fund have said reshoring will not soilve supply chain problems.</li><li>The Brooking Institute has proposed solutions to the US semi-conductor supply problems.</li><li>The problem with Just-In-Case solutions to supply chain problems.</li><li>UK Fast Fashion Retailer Misguided enters administration because of supply chain issues.</li><li>Bohoo shoppers impact profitablity with the increasing level of returns and supply chain hold-ups.</li><li>Russia stops supplies to Finland as retaliation for their application to join NATO.</li><li>Russian invasion of Ukraine is preventing grain from being shipped.</li><li>Sri Lanka defaults on its international payments  - first time in history, so what's going on?</li><li>Apparently it has cost Russia $181 billion to invade Ukraine so far.</li></ul>Don't forget tp catch up on episodes missed.  Next Up 'The Future of Supply Chains'

SC News Round Up 28th May

Supply chains play a central role in the circular economy. In this episode Tony Hines examines change and how it can be harnessed to improve the way we do things that reduce waste and pollution that damages the planet, the people, animals and ecosystems. The degenerative take, make use and lose approach of the industrial age is being replaced by the regenerative design of dynamic systems to renew, reuse, repurpose and recycle resources. Ensuring sufficient resources remain for future generations to live on the planet. There is much we can do to manage these assets better. You can see a short videocast from the podcast where charts are referred to here

Supply chains play a central role in the circular economy. In this episode Tony Hines examines change and how it can be harnessed to improve the way we do things that reduce waste and pollution that damages the planet, the people, animals and ecosystems. The degenerative take, make use and lose approach of the industrial age is being replaced by the regenerative design of dynamic systems to renew, reuse, repurpose and recycle resources. Ensuring sufficient resources remain for future generations to live on the planet. There is much we can do to manage these assets better.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUlTDWr7yfo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can see a short videocast from the podcast where charts are referred to here</a>

The Circular Economy

Everything happening this week affecting supply chains around the world. Economic OutlookChina still in lockdown causing delaysDifficult times for car manufacturersTessla and Toyota halt production in Shanghai temporarilyBatteries and components in short supplyAutomated cargo ships using AIClimate change and sustainability goals - reducing carbon in steel manufacturePremiums being paid for returned container boxesUK Government in denial over woeful planning in a post Brexit eraNorther Ireland ProtocolRoyal Mail in the UK trialling drones to deliver to remote locations

Everything happening this week affecting supply chains around the world. <ul><li>Economic Outlook</li><li>China still in lockdown causing delays</li><li>Difficult times for car manufacturers</li><li>Tessla and Toyota halt production in Shanghai temporarily</li><li>Batteries and components in short supply</li><li>Automated cargo ships using AI</li><li>Climate change and sustainability goals - reducing carbon in steel manufacture</li><li>Premiums being paid for returned container boxes</li><li>UK Government in denial over woeful planning in a post Brexit era</li><li>Norther Ireland Protocol</li><li>Royal Mail in the UK trialling drones to deliver to remote locations</li></ul>

SC News Round Up 14th May

Geopolitics is taking center stage in many global supply chains. Securing assets and ensuring supply chains are resilient is a top priority for governments and companies. China has invested in the Central Africa Copper Belt during the past twenty years to secure access to rare metals needed for all types of tech producst including Electric vehicales (EV's).  The US and the EU lag way behind China listen to find out more.Supply chains are always in transition from local to regional; from regional to global; from global to regional; from regional to local. This is why we see offshoring, nearshoring, reshoring, onshoring as the economics and risks shift. Far more consideration is now being given to political and environmental matters which is moving governmnets to think about resilience. As this happens 'friendshoring' is a strategy. Listen to find out more.Robots and employment trends around the world.HRT in short supply in the UK.PPE fraud investigations in the UKRevitalising the semi-conductor industry in the USVisibility and communication technologies smoothing supply chainsRise of the trade unions in big tech supply chains

Geopolitics is taking center stage in many global supply chains. Securing assets and ensuring supply chains are resilient is a top priority for governments and companies. China has invested in the Central Africa Copper Belt during the past twenty years to secure access to rare metals needed for all types of tech producst including Electric vehicales (EV's).  The US and the EU lag way behind China listen to find out more. Supply chains are always in transition from local to regional; from regional to global; from global to regional; from regional to local. This is why we see offshoring, nearshoring, reshoring, onshoring as the economics and risks shift. Far more consideration is now being given to political and environmental matters which is moving governmnets to think about resilience. As this happens 'friendshoring' is a strategy. Listen to find out more. Robots and employment trends around the world. HRT in short supply in the UK. PPE fraud investigations in the UK Revitalising the semi-conductor industry in the US Visibility and communication technologies smoothing supply chains Rise of the trade unions in big tech supply chains

Reflections On Resilient Supply Chains

Everything happening in global supply chains this week.China port closures and the impact on trade world-wide.The cost of Returns as online sales rise.Amazon Prime coming of age.Problems in global shipping.The economic landscape in Europe and the US as interste rates and inflation hit home.US Treasury Secretary calls for more regional supply chains.Intel, Shell, Apple, Maersk, Amazon all in the news.Guest Prof Regina Frei, Southampton Business School comments on returning goods.

Everything happening in global supply chains this week. <ul><li>China port closures and the impact on trade world-wide.</li><li>The cost of Returns as online sales rise.</li><li>Amazon Prime coming of age.</li><li>Problems in global shipping.</li><li>The economic landscape in Europe and the US as interste rates and inflation hit home.</li><li>US Treasury Secretary calls for more regional supply chains.</li><li>Intel, Shell, Apple, Maersk, Amazon all in the news.</li><li>Guest Prof Regina Frei, Southampton Business School comments on returning goods.</li></ul>

Supply Chain News Round Up 7th May 2022

Business BriefcaseIt has been six years since the UK voted to leave the EU. One thing that has become clear since is the woeful lack of preparation and planning by the Government. Listen to why this is so. Supply chain chaos, additional friction, labour shortages, delays, problems with border controls and the Northern Ireland Protocol. Things have moved on and we have had disruptions due to the Global Pandemic and the War in Ukraine. The Global Supply Chain Volatility may well remain a permanent feature for the foreseeable future. There is also an interesting story of how one Welshman, John Hughes built the Russian Iron and Steel Industry in Donetsk in Ukraine formerly known as Hughesovka.Shanghai has been closed down for the best part of a month now. Listen to how this has and will continue to impact global supply chains this year.Avian flu, the price of chicken feed and the crisis on the farm and in our food supply chains.Microbeads in the cosmetic supply chain - do we really need them?

Business BriefcaseIt has been six years since the UK voted to leave the EU. One thing that has become clear since is the woeful lack of preparation and planning by the Government. Listen to why this is so. Supply chain chaos, additional friction, labour shortages, delays, problems with border controls and the Northern Ireland Protocol. Things have moved on and we have had disruptions due to the Global Pandemic and the War in Ukraine. The Global Supply Chain Volatility may well remain a permanent feature for the foreseeable future. There is also an interesting story of how one Welshman, John Hughes built the Russian Iron and Steel Industry in Donetsk in Ukraine formerly known as Hughesovka.Shanghai has been closed down for the best part of a month now. Listen to how this has and will continue to impact global supply chains this year. Avian flu, the price of chicken feed and the crisis on the farm and in our food supply chains. Microbeads in the cosmetic supply chain - do we really need them?

Turbulent Times

Everything happening in supply chains this week: Shanghai in lock down and the impact on China and the rest of the world. Food and energy supplies, inflationary pressures and the economy. The price of Brexit continues to impact the UK economy as the government delays border controls yet again. Port Authorities threaten to sue governmnet. Flying taxis and how they could impact supply chains. 

Everything happening in supply chains this week: Shanghai in lock down and the impact on China and the rest of the world. Food and energy supplies, inflationary pressures and the economy. The price of Brexit continues to impact the UK economy as the government delays border controls yet again. Port Authorities threaten to sue governmnet. Flying taxis and how they could impact supply chains.

Supply Chain News Round Up 30th April

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