News 11th Feb

All things impacting global supply chains this week with Tony HinesThis week's earthquakes in Turkey and Syria has shown the devastation natural disaster has when it strikes.  if you would like to make a donation please go to Https://dec.org.uk to do so.Maersk publishes 4th Q 2022 profits - Profits remain high overall for 2022 but prices for sea freight is falling British Volt was the only UK based EV battery plant until it ran oiut of cash. This week and Australian Business has bid for for BVMore optimistic forecasts out this week may mean a better year ahead than previously thoughtUS China Trade still difficult especially in technology markets - Control of rare earth metals will create unprecedented power in supply chainsData warehouses - will they cost the earth?President Joe Biden delivered his state of the union address - see what this means for supply chainsEV chargers will limit market growth - proprietorial connectors are also problematicSupply Chain Visibility Report CIPS/Deloittes Rail freight unions win long standing dispute with a satisfactory outcome for US FreightworkersTurkey - Syria Earthquake Appeal - see donation site above if you can helpStop by and pick up any episodes that you have missedSend us Fan MailSupport 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 make great content for you to listen to. Follow like and share the Chain Reaction Podcast with colleagues and friends on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.News about forthcoming programmes click hereSHAREPlease share the link with others so they can listen too https://chainreaction.buzzsprout.com/shareLET US KNOWIf you have any comments, suggestions or questions then just direct message on Linkedin or X (Twitter)REVIEW AND RATE If you like the show please rate and review it. Every vote helps.About Tony Hines and the Chain Reaction Podcast – All About Supply Chain AdvantageI have been researching and writing about supply chains for over 25 years. I wrote my first book on supply chain strategies in the early 2000s. The latest edition is published in 2024 available from Routledge, Amazon and all good book stores. Each week we have special episodes on particular topics relating to supply chains. We have a weekly news round up every Saturday at 12 noon. ...