Chain Reaction Podcast Weekly Supply Chain Intelligence

Trade is no longer a neutral backdrop—it’s the main stage where policy, power, and technology collide. We unpack a week of shifts that redefine how global supply chains are built and defended, from India’s bold move into critical minerals to the UAE’s rise as a shaper of trade rules rather than just a logistics hub. If you’re planning capacity, negotiating suppliers, or mapping risk, these signals point to the next 12–24 months. We dig into UNCTAD’s outlook for slower but positive growth in …