Archives June 2024

Send us a Text Message.Ready to revolutionize your understanding of supply chain resilience? This week’s Chain Reaction Podcast promises to unpack strategic moves and insightful reports shaping the global supply chain landscape. We’ll explore IKEA’s bold strategy to regionalize production closer to the Americas, mitigating risks such as Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Dive into HSBC’s comprehensive report on supply chain resilience, focusing on risk assessments and planning for unforeseen disr…

Send us a Text Message.Is Elon Musk’s jaw-dropping $56 billion pay award at Tesla bigger than a country’s entire budget? Brace yourself as a mega pay deal update sets the stage for our latest episode. We also zoom in on the Port of Los Angeles, where Executive Director Gene Sirocco unveils ambitious plans to enhance cargo activity and spearhead a China-US green shipping corridor. Amidst all this, we dissect the implications of California’s stringent environmental regulations for zero-carbon l…

Send us a Text Message.Navigate the intricate world of credit risk management with Josh Simon of JAS Worldwide, who brings over 30 years of expertise to decode the essentials for safeguarding your supply chain finance. In an industry where the health of receivables can make or break a business, Josh’s insights on robust metrics, informed credit decision-making, and the art of categorizing invoice statuses are nothing short of critical intelligence. We travel to Atlanta for a candid conversati…

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered why your supply chain metrics sometimes don’t add up? Join us on the Chain Reaction Podcast as we uncover the mysteries behind fluctuating inventory turnover, return on assets, profit, cash flow, and accounts receivable. Learn how unexpected spikes in energy and labor costs, coupled with time lags in financial transactions, can create short-term financial hiccups. We’ll show you how to analyze these metrics and manage cash flows effectively to sustain long…

Send us a Text Message.How safe is your car? This week on the Chain Reaction Podcast, we promise to uncover the facts behind major global supply chain disruptions starting with a deep dive into the automotive sector. Join us as we scrutinize Stellantis’ latest airbag recall affecting popular models like the Citroen C4 and Opel, putting 29,000 vehicles under the spotlight. We’ll also navigate through the murky waters of Japan’s automotive scandal, where giants like Toyota and Mazda stand accus…