News Round Up 7th January

All things impacting global supply chains this week.Container prices fall as demand and congestion easesAmazon announces 18,000 lay offsUK new car sales hit a 30 year low in 2022 but likely to grow in 2023Tessla car sales fall to lowest level in 5 monthsDell is looking to phase out China made chips because of US blacklistingOil prices fell 9% in the first two trading days of 2023Russia is sending Arctic Crude Oil to India and China at big discountsRetail figures for the holiday period are in for the UKCost of living is switching consumer buying habitsFood inflation 13. 3% (BRC) and 14.4% (Kantar) in the UK and up 16.5% in the USAldi forced to cancel special buys as a consequence of supply chain disruptionsUK Grocery sales hit £12 billion Sales growth figures for competing retailers 12 weeks to 25th DecemberReminder to catch up with any episodes you 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. ...