All things affecting global supply chains this week from around the world.

• Energy costs are the number one priority to get supply chains back on track. Followed closely by a swift end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
• Fertilizer costs hit farms all over the globe.
• CF producers fertlizer in the UK and this week announced closure of one of its two plants despite increased demand and shortages of supply.
• Target has too much inventory.
• Tessla steps back from its China recruitment drive.
• Fuel prices continue to rise in the US, UK and throughout the EU.
• Tax in the form of fuel duty makes it more problematic un the UK.
• China has strongly developed networks in South East Asia and this helps keeps prices low and a reason why it has become the supplier of choice.
• South Korea has HGV driver strikes disruptibg supply chains.
• The OECD said the UK economy would grow 3.6% this year but may move to zero next year with higher interest rates, postBrexit trade issues and the War in Ukraine with Russia.
• Rail strikes in the UK could impact food supply chains.
• Russian oil continues to flow into Europe despite the ban which only applies to seaborne crude and petrolium.
• India has increased its intake of Russian oil as has China. Russia probably has increased its take from these transactions. It is also pushing up prices on world markets.

Listen to the midweek edition about Western Economy Dependency on China.

Send us a text

Support 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 here
SHARE
Please share the link with others so they can listen too https://chainreaction.buzzsprout.com/share

LET US KNOW
If 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 Advantage
I 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...