Chain Reaction

What if the vehicle you're driving has a hidden danger that could put your life at risk? Discover why car recalls are more important than ever as we dive into the world of automotive safety. In this special episode, we discuss the recent Ford Motor Company recall of 125,000 sport utility vehicles and trucks due to potential engine failures and fires. We also explore the increased complexity o...

All things impacting global supply chains this week. In the news this week: Thames water gets a fine of £3 million for allowing raw suage to enter the river near Gatwick Airport. Taxpayers and Billpayers will pick up the tab eventually. I suspect more utility companies will be in the news for similar reasons in the near future. Mercedes Benz agrees to share Tesla super chargers in North America. J...

Tony Hines talks about all things impacting global supply chains this week. Strange times in Russia Fossil fuel still supplies eighty per cent of energy so can climate change targets be realized by the target dates? Have you heard of de minimis?  Well it creates competitive advantage for some, find out more. Shell is still buying Russian LNG despite committing to not doing so. Will hydrogen strate...

Tony Hines explains why last mile delivery has become such a hot topic to achieve a competitive advantage. Last mile logistics refers to the final stage in the delivery process. It's the final step in the  chain where the goods or the services move from the hub or a warehouse facility to the end user which maybe a customer or a consumer, So it could be a business to business transaction or it...

Ready to uncover the challenges of transitioning to a green supply chain? This week, in the News Round Up  we dive into the shortages of essential electrical grid components that are hindering the development of electric truck charging points. With the demand for electric vehicles skyrocketing, we discuss what could be in store for the supply chain as governments and companies race to secure micro...

What's the future of work going to look like, and how will it impact global supply chains? This eye-opening episode uncovers the findings from the World Economic Forum's report on the future of skills in the workplace and the critical implications for supply chains. We discuss the effects of supply shortages, the transition to green energy, and the labor market churn resulting from sever...

Ready to discover the latest updates on the automotive industry, and how Ford and GM are electrifying their futures? Join us as we discuss the Longshore Union and employers' recent agreement, which aims to stabilize the US supply chain, and explore the crucial issue of data security in the age of chatbots. Coping with inflation is on everyone's mind, and we're here to help you navig...

Ready to revolutionize your supply chain decision-making? Prepare for a deep dive into artificial intelligence with our latest Chain Reaction Podcast episode, where we explore the intricacies of chat, GPT, and generative AI solutions that are changing the game for supply chains everywhere. And if you're curious about benchmarking, we've got you covered too! Learn how to measure and impro...

What happens when engine failures cause a massive vehicle recall and tensions rise over chip technologies? Join us for an enlightening discussion on the latest supply chain news, from Ford Motor Company's recall of 125,000 vehicles to the ongoing U.S.-China dispute over semiconductors. We also share South Korea's efforts to maintain its lead in the semiconductor industry and the ambitiou...

Ready to unlock the true potential of artificial intelligence in supply chain management? Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey to explore AI's role in predicting customer behavior, nudging them towards favorable decisions, mitigating risk, sensing market situations, increasing fleet efficiencies, and more. Learn how access to large data sets empowers AI to revolutionize industries and...

What if you could stay ahead of the curve with the latest global supply chain news, including the UBS Credit Suisse takeover and the Tata Group's lithium iron cell factory? This week on Chain Reaction, we've got you covered with a comprehensive news roundup that you won't want to miss. We discuss the challenges UBS Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti faces in the wake of the takeover, ex...

US Debt ceiling are we there yet? $31.2 Billion? G7 talks on AI regulation next week Hiroshima AI. Do we need international standards? My episode on AI and Supply Chains is out next week too, so drop by and listen to it. Price of Brent Crude falls to $73.6 this week. Are things levelling down? India imports 12 times more crude oild from Russia than just a year ago so what's going on? Shell ha...

Tony Hines talks about benchmarking your supply chain in this episode. Why is it useful to benchmark? What exactly do you benchmark or what are some of the problems and benefits in doing benchmarks? Benchmarking your supply chain is a useful tool for determining strategy. It allows managers to understand the supply chains through the numbers and the details gathered as part of the exercise, and yo...

Tony Hines discussed the proposed RISE Supply Chain Partnership discussed by the G7. The partnership – “Partnership for Resilient and Inclusive Supply-chain Enhancement” (RISE) – was announced in a meeting between G7 finance ministers and heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Financial Stability Board. This is a speci...

All things impacting global supply chains this week. Much of the news this week was about food security and what to do about it. Different interests see the problem differently. Consumers see a cost of living crisis, Farmers see increasing cost and reduced incomes. Large food processors see opportunities to extract more profit through higher process and lowering cost but smaller and medium sized p...

Tony Hines talks about making your supply chain efficient. Ask yourself a question. How do I improve efficiency in the supply chain and the sub question? Why is that important to do? Well, that's what I want to talk about today.. Improving cycle times and throughput in any supply chain is important. It's not only important to the supply chain itself, it's important to the business....

New Episodes Heading Your Way. AI and Supply Chains Supply Chain Skills How to Become A Better Supply Chain Manager Benchmarking Performance in Yours Supply Chain How to Make Your Supply Chain Efficient Last Mile Delivery Send us Fan Mail Support the show   THANKS FOR LISTENING PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW You can support the podcast by following the link here. It makes a big difference and helps us ma...

Tony Hines discusses what you can do to become a better supply chain manager. If you want to become that better supply chain manager here are some simple steps that you can follow to get there. Set Goals for yourself and your team Learn new skills to add to your skill base Gain experience to become more valuable Get certificates that validate your skills and knowledge Plan, prepare and be proactiv...

All things impacting global supply chains this week with Tony Hines. Iran seized an Oil Tanker bound for Huston with Chevron Oil on board. This is retaliation for the US seizing Iranian Oil from a tanker around the coast of South Africa as part of US sanctions. Tighter US rules UFLPA have hit Vietnam's apparel industry hard. Rail Freight data reveals a fall of activity on the west coast of th...

  This is the news Roundup, all things impacting global supply chains this week with Tony Hines. Well, the news this week is that the United Kingdom's inflation rate has fallen from 10.4% to 10.1 and its food prices that are keeping it high. Apparently, food prices have increased during the past year by 19.2% and anybody going to the supermarket will tell you.  Elsewhere in Europe, interest r...

Four episodes for May: How to become a better supply chain manager How to make your supply chain efficient Last mile delivery Benchmarking and Performance Pick the episode up on your favourite platform. Make sure you subscribe and you will be first to know when new episodes are available. Send us Fan Mail Support the show   THANKS FOR LISTENING PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW You can support the podcast b...

Tony Hines revisits the the Rana Plaza disaster 10 years on to ask has anything changed. Have supply chains developed a moral compass or could this happen again. Have you ever wondered what it means to have an ethical supply chain? Ethics is about doing the right things, and when we think about doing the right things, it's incumbent on each of us to make judgement calls on the basis of moral...

All things impacting global supply chains this week with Tony Hines President Joe Biden pays a visit to Ireland Serious security breaches in the US Brazil's President Lula visits China Farm fire in Texas kills 18,000 cows China imports copper from Russia China Central Bank Governor Yi Gang criticises friend shoring Feature on the global market for Electric Vehicles Amazon joins AI competition...

During the past forty years the number of consultants has grown worldwide. More organizations use consultants and the global industry is worth $250 billion. There is a symbiotic relationship between Business Schools and Management Consultants that maintains a steady supply of fresh graduates to a growing industry. An interesting question is to ask what role management consultants play in adding va...

In this Easter Special Edition Tony Hines takes a retrospective look at all things impacting global supply chains and identifies some key challenges for supply chain managers and the C suite. Many factors have disrupted global supply chains including: Geopolitics Inflation Energy Price Increases Climate change and droughts Shipping costs and container box prices Covid 19 pandemic Disruptions conti...