News Round Up 26th Nov

Thanksgiving in the US with Black Friday and Cyber Monday - what's it all about? Grabbing a bargain or shifting inventoryFind out more about Peak Season Demand listening to the episode of the same title with Mario Paginini from StordRail strikes move closer in the US how damaging could they be?Saudi Arabia says it is unlikely to increase oil output any time soonOECD says the global economy should avoid recessionUK still feeling the cold winds of Brexit as labor problems continue, trade with EU down and increased friction in supply chainsESG and greenwashing - regulators might get toughAustralia ratifies trade deals with the UK and IndiaCatch up any episodes you missedIn December we have the year in review special edition coming alongRoyal Mail strikes in the UK affecting Black Friday and Cyber Monday SalesRail Strikes continue throughout December and January in the UKCivil Service strikes too in the UK will affect many services including driving licensesFoxconn disruptions in China impacting Apple premium phonesFord recalling SUV's world-wide because of fire risksTessla recalls cars tooAmazon sites in Germany and France disrupted as Black Friday approachedAmazon Food trials end in IndiaFootfall down as Black Friday begins in the US hit by bad weatherSend 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. ...