{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d6996ad156201903067e8c4/693b054e0375da4a9e29a763?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Global Supply Chains and Latin America","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5d6996ad156201903067e8c4/1765475563058-0f7799e1-b9fe-41dc-b32f-4375ec8d10dc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Welcome to Interlinks — where strategy meets reality.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>I’m Patrick Daly, the Macro-to-Micro Strategist — helping manufacturing and distribution leaders turn global turbulence into operational clarity.</p><p>In this episode, we shift our focus to <strong>Latin America</strong> — not as a “region of the future,” but as a <strong>present-day economic and supply chain powerhouse</strong> with growing importance in a multipolar world.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll discover:</p><ul><li><strong>Why Latin America matters</strong> — not just geographically, but economically, demographically, and geostrategically.</li><li><strong>What the region produces</strong> — from critical minerals to food and energy — and how that underpins global industries from EVs to pharmaceuticals.</li><li><strong>How Latin America fits into U.S., Chinese, and European supply chains</strong> — including trade blocs, nearshoring dynamics, and bilateral partnerships.</li><li><strong>Strategic trends shaping the next decade</strong> — from green tech growth and trade integration to regional complexity and global rebalancing.</li><li><strong>What it means for Irish and European firms</strong> — including opportunities for sourcing, refining, manufacturing, and investment — and how to overcome common challenges with a nuanced, strategic approach.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>From the macro to the micro</strong>, I also share insights from my personal and professional experience across the region — from Uruguay to Mexico — showing how Latin America is not a distant risk zone, but a strategic enabler in the global economy.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're rethinking sourcing, diversifying manufacturing, or building resilient, responsible value chains — this episode will give you a fresh, strategic lens on Latin America.</p>","author_name":"Patrick Daly"}