SC News Round Up 14th May

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 locationsSend 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. ...