Trade is no longer a straight line from factory to port to shelf—it’s a living system of policy choices, digital rails, and real-world bottlenecks. We trace the signals that matter: South Africa’s push toward a 3% inflation target, FAA turbulence exposing infrastructure fragility, and a wave of innovation from biotech to quantum that’s accelerating AI in supply chain planning and risk. From the G20’s debut in Johannesburg to the rewiring of global corridors, we unpack how multilateral cracks...
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Trade is no longer a straight line from factory to port to shelf—it’s a living system of policy choices, digital rails, and real-world bottlenecks. We trace the signals that matter: South Africa’s push toward a 3% inflation target, FAA turbulence exposing infrastructure fragility, and a wave of innovation from biotech to quantum that’s accelerating AI in supply chain planning and risk. From the G20’s debut in Johannesburg to the rewiring of global corridors, we unpack how multilateral cracks...
The global economic landscape is transforming before our eyes as protectionist policies gain momentum worldwide. This episode of Chain Reaction examines how these shifts are creating both challenges and opportunities for supply chain leaders navigating increasingly complex waters. We dive deep into the impending August 1st tariffs from the Trump administration, which include a striking 50% tariff on copper aimed at boosting domestic production. The immediate market response reveals a fascina...
Chain Reaction
Trade is no longer a straight line from factory to port to shelf—it’s a living system of policy choices, digital rails, and real-world bottlenecks. We trace the signals that matter: South Africa’s push toward a 3% inflation target, FAA turbulence exposing infrastructure fragility, and a wave of innovation from biotech to quantum that’s accelerating AI in supply chain planning and risk. From the G20’s debut in Johannesburg to the rewiring of global corridors, we unpack how multilateral cracks...
