Chain Reaction

About Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction is the number one podcast 'All About Supply Chain Advantage, Global Trade And Policy' with Tony Hines containing regular audio snippets relevant to C suite executives, supply chain professionals, researchers, policy makers in government, students, media commentators and the wider public. New episodes every week discuss hot topics in the news and supply chain ideas relevant to everyone involved in supply chain management. There are special editions too. Our goal is to keep our listeners updated and informed about the various factors that can influence the dynamics of supply chains. As the world continues to evolve, so too do the complexities of global supply chains. By keeping an eye on these global events, we can anticipate potential challenges and opportunities, and navigate the ever-changing landscape of supply chains with agility and insight.

Publisher

Tony Hines

Category

business · news · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Feb 2021

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

160 of 377 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   How Geopolitics Rewrites Global Supply Chains

   Host Tony Hines explores how geopolitical shifts are fundamentally reshaping global supply chains, impacting sourcing, logistics, and manufacturing decisions.

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   AI-Powered Cargo Security

   David Smason, VP AI at Big Bear AI, discusses how AI transforms cargo security by integrating advanced scanning and data analysis for efficient customs enforcement in this interview.

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   El Nino And Sanctions Are Stress Testing Global Trade

   Host [Host Name] explores how El Nino and sanctions stress global trade, impacting costs and production reliability.

Inside a recent episode

Bond Markets Are Forcing Companies To Rethink Supply Chains

Published 3 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Nearshoring becomes financially rational, not just politically encouraged, but it's the decision of choice. And countries with high sovereign risk premiums lose investment. This accelerates the shifts that are already underway. And weaker suppliers face liquidity stress. Small and mid-tier suppliers are often at the sharp end of these situations. They often rely on short-term credit. But when yields rise, their refinancing cost spikes. Banks tighten lending standards. payment delays cascade through the system. It increases the probability of supplier failure, especially in industries like textiles, automotive tiers 2 and 3, electronic components, food processing, and retailing. […]

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

67,305

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100

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Quality

78

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

32

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