How the World Ran Out of Everything

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.