In this podcast episode, we explore how innovations in shipping and manufacturing have reshaped global supply chains. Peter Goodman shares his insights on the shipping container and just-in-time manufacturing, which have transformed trade but also revealed vulnerabilities that led to the 2021 supply chain crisis. Through real-life examples, like Hagen Walker's Glow toy company, the episode highlights the tangible effects of these changes. It calls for a critical reassessment of our focus on efficiency over resilience, especially considering the human costs and challenges faced by workers in this intricate system.
