SC News Round Up 27th August 2022

All things impacting global supply chains this week.Energy, Inflation, StrikesUK This week Energy Costs Up for Businesses and ConsumersEnergy costs add to inflationary pressuresThe Horn of Africa facing drought and food cropsFord cuts payroll in North America and India as it transitions to EV'sGlobal Market for EV batteries growingProfits lower in China industries -growth slowsBig Pharma -  Moderna sues Pfizer and Biontec regarding Covid19 vaccinesRussia in search of new markets for LNGInflation running rampant for many economies more than half caused by conflict in UkraineEnergy price hikes impact small businessesCEO of NHS England talks about the impact of inflationCF Fertilizers closures cause problems for food, packaging and fizzy drinks find out whyUS Port CongestionFelixstowe strikes UKSewage discharges into rivers and sea UK impacts the shell fish supply chainFood prices increase in Australia due to labor shortagesAdditive manufacturing can help meet demand for someSend 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. ...