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

Chain Reaction

Unlock the secrets behind global economic shifts and supply chain dynamics in a world where borders are redrawn by trade agreements and innovative strategies. This episode takes you on a whirlwind tour from India's groundbreaking trade pact with EFTA countries to the corridors of power in the UK and the US, where policies and fines are shaping the future of business and technology. We dissect Toyota's wage increase in Japan and its ripple effects, dive into the UK's collaboration with the EU on semiconductors, and ponder the far-reaching impact of the European Parliament's Artificial Intelligence Act that could set the bar for AI use worldwide.
Amidst the global news blitz, we analyze the delicate balance between supply chain resilience and risk with insights from Bindi Vakil of Resolink, who brings her unique perspective to our discussion on outsmarting supply chain disruptions. We tackle the harsh realities of manufacturing integrity, reflected in the solemn news of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett's passing, and round out with the implications of India's electric vehicle incentives. Strap in for a journey through the terrain of today's most pressing trade and commerce issues, highlighted by expert analysis and the compelling stories that define our economic landscape.

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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...