Supply Chain News Round Up 23rd April

Inflation is driving supply chain costs and disruptions remain. Listen to the news from around the world affecting supply chains this week.Retail sales were lower last month as spiralling price increases hit discretionary spend.It cost Apple $6 billion dollars in each of the past two quarters due to microchip shortages.Update on US Port delays.Further delays likely on customs checks at British ports after departure from the EU says British Government.Price increases choke demand for private fuel use.Leader of the World Bank expects food prices to increase by 37%.Amazon announces delivery cost increases to third party sellers.Update on Los Angeles port.Two UK Government Supply Chain Initiatives were parked shortly after announcement.Eggs short due to chicken feed cost.Nestle announce price hikes due to commodity price increases and supply disruptions.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. ...