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Chain Reaction — 371 episodes

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Supply Chain Spring Cleaning

2

Business News: Global Trade Is Getting More Expensive And Less Predictable

3

What The Iran War Means For Global Trade

4

Can America First Politics Manage A Complex World?

5

Supply Chains Under Pressure

6

Higher Oil Prices Can Push Food Costs Up Fast

7

How Additive Manufacturing Shrinks Lead Times And Spare Parts Risk

8

Global Trade Faces A Long Hangover From The Middle East Conflict

9

If You Control The Inputs, You Control The Economy

10

Flying Too Close To The Sun

11

War, Oil, And Supply Chains

12

Why The Iran War Is Repricing Global Supply Chains

13

Hormuz Shockwaves

14

How The Iran Crisis Is Rewiring Global Supply Chains

15

Tariffs, Tankers, And Turning Tides

16

The Age of Smarter Supply Chains

17

Weekly Supply Chain Intelligence

18

Winners And Losers In 2026 Supply Chains

19

Davos Power Politics

20

Europe’s New Playbook For Independence

21

Greenland At The Boiling Point

22

Philosophy, Pokers, And Trade Clarity

23

Venezuela Shockwaves

24

Shadow Economy, Real-World Costs

25

Welcome To Chain Reaction 2026

26

How 2025’s Trade War Reshaped Supply Chains And Strategy

27

News RoundUp: AI, Jobs Transformed, Not Taken, Turbulence, Geopolitics, Climate Risk

28

How 2025 Trade Hit 35 Trillion While Supply Chains Struggled With Tariffs, Talent, And Tech

29

Madmen, Markets, And Power

30

Black Friday Without The Blindfold

31

Signals In The System

32

Food Tariffs Blink, Prices Breathe

33

How Tariffs, Cyber Attacks, And AI Are Rewiring Supply Chains

34

Policy Drift, Power Shifts, And The Price Of Delay

35

Learn How Global Supply Chains Shape Daily Life

36

Trump's Tariff War: Unraveling the Straw Man of Trade

37

Gold’s Surge And The Supply Chain Storm

38

Tariffs, Tech, and Turmoil in Global Supply Chains

39

Follow the Money: How Taiwan's Banks Are Redrawing Asia's Financial Map

40

Supply Chain Nightmares: From Hacked Jaguars to Presidential Meddling

41

Supply Chain Pulse

42

How China's Monopoly on Rare Earths Trumps America's Tariff Power

43

How Trump's Trade Wars Are Crippling Global Markets

44

Trump's Tariff Tsunami: How Global Trade Is Changing Forever

45

Trump's Tariff Storm

46

The Art and Science of Effective Decision Making

47

Supply Chain Disruption in the Age of Uncertainty

48

Navigating Trade Wars: America's Uncertain Economic Future

49

Unintended Consequences Are Reshaping Our Global Supply Networks

50

Digital Twins: Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management

51

Unpacking the UK's Bold Economic Blueprint

52

Reimagining Supply Chains for a Competitive Edge

53

Supply Chain Shakeups

54

What happens when walls go up in a connected world?

55

Heuristics in Action: When Experience Meets Decision-Making

56

The Pulse: Trump-Musk Bromance Shatters, Tariff Uncertainty And Global Trade Shrinkng

57

Red Tape: The Hidden Cost in Supply Chains

58

Court Battles, Chip Giants, and Supply Chain Chaos Define the Week

59

Supply Chain Strategies That Work When Global Politics Don't

60

The Global Supply Chain Pulse: Inflation, Security Threats, and Brexit's Reset

61

Beyond Efficiency: The Future Episodes You Won't Want to Miss

62

The Boss, Tariffs, and Flying Taxis: How Trump's Policies Are Disrupting World Trade

63

Global Trade Shifts

64

The Hidden Costs of Policies: Energy, Tariffs, and Global Supply Chains

65

Make America Poor Again: The Real Cost of Tariff Madness

66

How Global Trade Tensions Are Disrupting Business and Markets Worldwide

67

The Pulse -Trade Wars and Supply Chain Chaos

68

The Pulse: Trade, Tariffs,AI, Data Centers, and Rising Electricity Costs

69

The Pulse: Trade Wars Unleashed, Tesla Tumbles, Disruptions

70

Liberation or Devastation? Unraveling Trump's New Global Tariff Strategy

71

Tariff Chaos: Inside Trump's Trade War

72

From Auto Industry Shocks to Strategic Mineral Deals: This Week's Supply Chain News

73

Tariffs and Tantrums: The New US Trade Reality

74

Consumer Behavior Is Changing Everything About How Supply Chains Must Operate

75

The Pulse: Supply Chain Shockwaves

76

Tariff Shenanigans: Why They're More Complicated Than You Think

77

The Cost of Protectionism: How Trump's Tariffs Impact Supply Chains

78

The Pulse - The Trade War Chronicles: What's Next?

79

The Supply Chain Puzzle: Piecing Together Efficiency

80

The Pulse: Geopolitical conflicts are reshaping global supply chains

81

Optimizing Supply Chain Strategies

82

The Pulse: Economic Dynamics and Policy Shifts

83

Supply Chains and Policies Shaping Tomorrow's Economy

84

Keep Up With Supply Challenges

85

The Pulse: Global Supply Chains in Turmoil

86

Shaping Tomorrow: Economic Tactics and Tech Trends

87

Tariffs Trade And Trump's Policies

88

About Chain Reaction

89

From Ports to Cars Shaping Tomorrow's Economy

90

Unveiling Hidden Costs: Rethinking Procurement and Sourcing Decisions with Tony Hines

91

The Intersection of Politics and Trade

92

From Data Dependence to Informed Insight

93

Global Economic Forecast for 2025 and Today's Pressing Global Issues

94

The Christmas Special Edition - Reflections on 2024

95

Innovation and Challenges in Global Commerce

96

Mastering Smart Buying: Avoid Hidden Costs and Optimize Your Purchases

97

From UK Ports to Global Markets Navigating Change

98

Turmoil in Global Supply Chains: Leadership Shake-Ups, EU Challenges, and Energy Strategies

99

Unraveling Tariffs: Trade Deficits, Electric Vehicles, and Economic Shifts

100

The Economic and Tech Fallout of Big Business Moves

101

Transforming Supply Chains with AI: Insights from Schneider Electric's Madhu Hosadurga

102

Global Political Shake-Up: Trump's Appointments and Economic Impact

103

Business News Edition: The Winds of Change in Global Trade and Retail

104

Future-Proofing Business: The Role of Technology, Sustainability, and Global Supply Chains

105

Revolutionizing Supply Chains: Exploring the Core Characteristics of Industry 4.0

106

Restoring Trust in UK's Water Industry & Boeing's Labor Stand: Economic Insights

107

Supply Chain Shifts: Exploring Today's Key Trends

108

Mastering Supply Chain Strategy: Insights for Transforming Your Business

109

From Strikes to Storms: The Impact on Global Trade

110

Exploring the Future of Global Trade

111

Mastering Supply Chain Forecasting: Techniques, Technologies, and Pitfalls

112

Transformations, Disruptions, Automobiles, Boeing and AI All in the News

113

Global Supply Chains in Flux: IP Disputes, Geopolitics, and Labor Strikes

114

Global Supply Chain Shifts: Boeing Strikes, DSV's Major Acquisition, and Rising Trade Tensions

115

Unmasking Workplace Intolerance: Hidden Costs and Strategic Solutions

116

In the News: Fashion Industry's Battle with Returns, US Economic Trends, and Key Automotive Recalls

117

Building Resilient Supply Chains: Insights on Diversification, Data, and AI

118

News: FAA Directives, Canadian Rail Strikes, Airline Mergers, Apple Services Growth, EU EV tariffs, Sinking Salt Flats in Chile

119

Achieving Supply Chain Synergy By Thinking Differently

120

Chain Reaction: EV Battery Fire Hazards, Home Depot Struggles, and Future of EV Technology

121

Exploring the Language of Supply Chain Management

122

Economic Slowdowns, Geopolitical Tensions, and Industry Shifts

123

Supply Chain Strategies with Tony Hines: Demand-Driven and Customer-Focused Insights

124

Supply Chain Insights from Major Industry Players

125

Repercussions of a Software Glitch, Tariff Hikes and More

126

Fast Fashion's Ethical Dilemma & Global Supply Chain Disruptions

127

Achieving Supply Chain Excellence Through Inventory Strategies

128

News Roundup

129

Mastering Customer Experience in the Supply Chain: Strategies for Success

130

News Roundup: Supply Chain Resilience, Labor Disputes, and the Future of AI in Sustainability

131

News Roundup - Mega Paydays, Global Shipping, CARB, Trade Wars and EV Challenges

132

Managing Credit Risk in Global Freight Forwarding with Josh Simon

133

Cracking the Code of Supply Chain Metrics

134

News Roundup: Automotive Safety Scandals & Global Supply Chain Challenges Unveiled

135

Decoding Global Supply Chains: Insights from the Front Lines

136

Data Management In Global Supply Chains

137

News: Trade Winds - Geopolitical Tides and Corporate Responsibility in Crisis Shaping Our World

138

The UK's Water Crisis: Trust, Transparency, and the Battle for Clean Water

139

News Roundup: Tariffs, Trade, and Turbulence Ahead

140

News Roundup: Navigating the Waters of International Commerce and Conflict

141

News Roundup: Reshaping Worldwide Supply Chains in Response to Economic Shifts

142

Mastering Service Level Agreements for Supply Chain Success

143

News Round Up: From Environmental Hazards to Industry Disruptions

144

Welcome to the Chain Reaction Podcast with Tony Hines

145

News Roundup: Climate, Health, and Markets in a Connected Economy

146

The Enduring Power of Lean Thinking in Supply Chains

147

News Roundup: Shattered Connections The Far-Reaching Effects of a Local Disaster And More

148

News Roundup: The Baltimore Bridge Collapse and the Battle for Oceanic Resources

149

Remembering Lessons of How Quality Management Revolutionized the Auto Industry

150

News Roundup: Market Currents and Legal Dramas Reshaping the Supply Landscape

151

News Round Up: Exploring the Trade Landscape from Policy to Production Resilience

152

Business Catchup: Navigating Safety, Markets, and Sustainability Challenges

153

Five Megatrends Influencing Supply Chain Risk And Resilience with Bindiya Vakil

154

The New Tech Gold Rush: Nvidia's Milestone, WTO Shocks, and Supply Chain Dramas

155

Coming Soon - Revolutionizing Supply Chain Resilience with Bindiya Vakil CEO at Resilinc

156

Business Catchup Edition 10th February: From Aviation Troubles to Cocoa Cutbacks

157

Business Catchup Edition: Tech Titans and Supply Chain Shifts

158

Exposing the Dangers of PFAS: Health Risks, Environmental Impact, and the Fight for Accountability

159

Global Supply Chain News

160

Mastering Management: Leveraging Personal Development for Supply Chain Success

161

News Round Up: Airbus Expansions, EV Breakthroughs, and the Geopolitics of Shipping

162

Riding the Waves of Trade Disruption and Market Challenges

163

Navigating the Future: The Quest for Sustainable Shipping and the Drive for Maritime Decarbonization

164

Steering Through Global Trade Storms: Shipping Woes, Angola's OPEC Exit, and Tech Tensions

165

Exploring the Complexities of Global Supply Chains: AI, Shipping Disruptions and More

166

Harnessing Digital Technologies for Supply Chain Optimization

167

Navigating the Realm of Resilient Supply Chains and Risk Management

168

News on Climate Change, Global Supply Chains, and The Impact On Food Costs

169

Enhancing Supply Chain Success Through Customer Focus

170

News Round Up: Ofgem's Energy Price Cap, OpenAI Unrest, and Black Friday Overload

171

Redefining Consumption Habits for a Sustainable Future

172

News 18th November - Global Supply Chains, Geopolitics and the Changing Face of Black Friday

173

Navigating the Future: The Phasing Out of Third-Party Cookies in Digital Advertising

174

News 11th November - Exploring Artificial Intelligence, Economic Trends, and Ethical Issues in Today's World

175

Coming Your Way November & December

176

Tracing the Evolution of Advertising: Past, Present and Future Trends

177

Dissecting UK's Food Waste Problem and Exploring the Era of Digital Product Passports - All Things Impacting Global Supply Chains This Week

178

UK AI Summit Bletchley Park Report and Reflections

179

Sustainable Food Systems

180

Decoding the Impact of Global Events on Supply Chains and Sustainability

181

The Far-reaching Impacts of Infrastructure Projects on Economies and Supply Chains

182

Dissecting the Impact of Global Supply Chain Events

183

Unpacking Global Economics: The Impact of Interest Rates, Strikes and Electric Vehicle Subsidies

184

Exploring the Intricate Link Between Advertising and Supply Chain Processes

185

Coming Your Way in the Autumn

186

News About Chocolates, Currencies, and Global Economic Dynamics

187

Are EV's a good investment?

188

News 2nd September

189

News 26th August

190

News 19th August

191

News Round Up 12th Aug

192

Supply chain collaboration

193

News Round Up 5th August

194

Listen to Supply Chain Collaboration

195

News Round Up

196

News Round Up 22nd July

197

News Round Up

198

Shows you can listen to this month

199

Driving into the Unknown: A Comprehensive Look at Car Recalls and Autonomous Safety

200

News Round Up

201

News Round Up

202

Last Mile Delivery

203

News Round Up

204

The Future of Work: Navigating Job Growth, Supply Chain Challenges, and Technological Innovations

205

News - Electrifying Auto Futures, Stabilizing Supply Chains, and Navigating Inflation: Industry Updates and Strategies

206

Revolutionizing Supply Chain Decision-Making: AI, Benchmarking, and Tackling Product Liability

207

News Round Up 10th June - All Things Impacting Global Supply Chains This Week

208

Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Management

209

News Round Up 2nd June

210

News Round Up

211

Benchmarking Performance in Your Supply Chain

212

G7 RISE - The Global Supply Chain Partnership Initiative

213

News Round Up 20th May

214

How to make your supply chain efficient

215

Some New Episodes Coming Your Way

216

How to become a better supply chain manager

217

News Round Up 29th April

218

News Round Up 22nd April

219

Episode Preview May 23

220

Ethical Supply Chains

221

News Round Up 15th April

222

The Role of Management Consultants and the Business School Supply Chains that Feed the Talent Pool

223

Easter Special Supply Chain Round Up

224

Superforecasting and AI

225

News Round Up 1st April

226

Coming Your Way in April

227

News Round Up 25th March

228

Global Supply Chain Challenges

229

News 11th March

230

Partnerships and Power

231

News 4th March

232

March Ahead in 23

233

All Change

234

News

235

In conversation with Frederico Crespo CEO of Valiot

236

Banana Special

237

News 11th Feb

238

Plastic Waste

239

News Round Up

240

Supply Chain PEST

241

News Round Up

242

Systems Thinking

243

World Economic Forum - Davos

244

News 21st January

245

Problem Solving in Supply Chains

246

Economic Outlook 2023

247

News Round Up 7th January

248

Forthcoming Episodes Jan-Feb 2023

249

Supply Chains Improve Cash Flows

250

News Round Up 31st Dec

251

Reflecting on 2022

252

News Round Up 17th December

253

Learn and Change

254

News Round Up 10th December

255

Leading the Team

256

News Round Up 3rd Dec

257

News Round Up 26th Nov

258

Black Friday

259

Peak Season Demand And More with Mario Paganini from Stord

260

SC News 19th November

261

SC News 12th Nov

262

SC News 5th Nov

263

Get to the Future Fast

264

News Round Up 29th October

265

Retail Detail

266

New Round Up 22nd October

267

News Round Up 15th October

268

News Round Up

269

SC News Round Up for September

270

Casino Economics

271

Supply Side Economics

272

Strategy for Growth

273

Risk Resilience and Responsiveness

274

Europe's Gas Problem

275

SC News Round Up 3rd September 2022

276

Environment Social Governance (ESG) - Concepts Explained in Under 5 Minutes

277

SC News Round Up 27th August 2022

278

SC News Round Up 20th August 2022

279

Energy

280

SC News Round Up 13th August 2022

281

Service Supply Chains

282

Just in Time Explained in under 5 minutes

283

SC News Round Up 6th August 2022

284

Resilience and Sustainability

285

Business Catch Up

286

SC News Round Up 30th July 2022

287

Chain Reaction Trailer

288

SC News Round Up 23rd July 2022

289

SC News Round Up 16th July 2022

290

The Embedded Resource Economy

291

SC News Round Up 9th July 2022

292

Cycle Time Compression

293

SC News Round Up 2nd July 2022

294

Procurement and Supply Relations

295

SC News Round Up 25th June

296

Storm Clouds Gather

297

SC News Round Up 18th June 2022

298

China Supply Dependency

299

SC News Round Up 11th June

300

Designed in California Made Elsewhere

301

SC News Round Up 4th June

302

The Future of Supply Chains

303

SC News Round Up 28th May

304

The Circular Economy

305

SC News Round Up 14th May

306

Reflections On Resilient Supply Chains

307

Supply Chain News Round Up 7th May 2022

308

Turbulent Times

309

Supply Chain News Round Up 30th April

310

Supply Chain News Round Up 23rd April

311

Volatile Global Supply Chains

312

Supply Chain News Round Up 16th April

313

Supply Chain Risk and Brand Reputation

314

Supply Chain News Round Up 2nd April 2022

315

Planning Service Levels

316

Supply Chain Careers, Skills and Courses

317

Supply Chain News Round Up 12th March

318

Supply Chain Resilience in Health Care: Redistributed Manufacturing

319

Supply Chain News Round Up 5th March

320

Resilient Supply Chains in Healthcare - Extract

321

Supply Chain Weekly Round Up

322

Reverse Supply Chains

323

Supply Chain Weekly Round Up

324

Outlook for Supply Chains

325

Reverse Supply Chains Forthcoming Preview

326

Supply Chain News Update

327

Battery Technology And Volatile Energy Markets

328

Stay Informed About Supply Chains in 2022

329

Gas Supply, Electric Vehicles, Retail Discounters

330

Tariffs, Trade Policies and Supply Chains - Special Edition

331

What’s New In 22?

332

2021 A Supply Chain Year In Review - The Ghost of Christmas Present

333

Fashioning Business Success

334

The Ghost of Christmas Past

335

Supply Chain Critical

336

The Only Way Is Up

337

Future Beyond COP 26

338

Greener Cleaner Frictionless Trade

339

An Invitation to Supply Chain Research

340

Timing is Everything

341

Troubled Waters - Energy, Shortages, Ships and Policies

342

Just In Time Not Too Late

343

A Bevy of Black Swans: Reflections on Recent Disruptions

344

Energy Cost and Food Chain Disruption

345

Fix the Weakest Link in Your Supply Chain

346

Retail Logistics Disruptions and Resilience

347

Empty Shelves For Christmas

348

Towards Zero Carbon

349

Disruption, Food Security and Environment

350

Kaizen - Change for the Better

351

Developing Cost Effective Teams

352

Supply Chain Cost Concepts

353

Transport at Zero MPH

354

Where's My Box?

355

Ten Trends for Supply Chain Advantage

356

Pressing Problems

357

Predicting the Unpredictable

358

The CEO and Supply Chain Pro's

359

Digital Transformation and Blockchain Technology

360

Chain Reaction All About Supply Chain Advantage

361

Supply Chain Strategies

362

Sourcing Strategies

363

Volumes and Volatility in Supply Chains

364

End to End Supply Chain Analytics

365

Market-Driven Customer-Focused Supply Chains

366

Ever Given - Supply Disruption in the Suez Canal

367

Supply Chain Resilience and Risk

368

Post Brexit Supply Chains UK-EU

369

Value,Customers and Service

370

Complexity and Disruption

371

7 V's Explained