Supply Chain News Round Up 16th April

Food prices are rising and consumers are paying a heavy price. CPI reached 7% in the UK in the year to March 2022 and 8% in the US. Pork prices are up 25% year on year.Energy prices have increased starkly too. Diesel and Gasoline have risen too making transport costs much higher.Problems at UK ports persist and there are still serious labour shortages including HGV drivers.Shanghai is still locked down with consequential impact on factory closures and ports at a standstill.P&O Ferries are still not working in the UK causing port congestion and delays and in addition there are still significant Brexit issues causing problems.World Bank Chief says it's time to diversify away from China.Minerals and metals are in short supply which has an impact on other products such as microchips.Avian flu gives rise to price increase in eggs (52%) and chicken meat.Canada invests $1.6 bn. In minerals to support EVB technology.Stagflation on the horizon?Catch up on the White House view of supply chains.Send 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. ...