Geopolitics is taking center stage in many global supply chains. Securing assets and ensuring supply chains are resilient is a top priority for governments and companies. China has invested in the Central Africa Copper Belt during the past twenty years to secure access to rare metals needed for all types of tech producst including Electric vehicales (EV's).  The US and the EU lag way behind China listen to find out more.Supply chains are always in transition from local to regional; from regional to global; from global to regional; from regional to local. This is why we see offshoring, nearshoring, reshoring, onshoring as the economics and risks shift. Far more consideration is now being given to political and environmental matters which is moving governmnets to think about resilience. As this happens 'friendshoring' is a strategy. Listen to find out more.Robots and employment trends around the world.HRT in short supply in the UK.PPE fraud investigations in the UKRevitalising the semi-conductor industry in the USVisibility and communication technologies smoothing supply chainsRise of the trade unions in big tech supply chainsSend 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 hereSHAREPlease share the link with others so they can listen too https://chainreaction.buzzsprout.com/share LET 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...

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