Supply Chain Struggles: Lessons from the Pandemic

This chapter explores the disruptions in the global supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic, illustrating personal experiences with shortages and systemic failures. It critiques just-in-time manufacturing practices and the resultant economic inequalities, emphasizing the importance of labor mobilization and adequate worker compensation. Additionally, the discussion touches on corporate monopolies, inflation narratives, and the Biden administration's industrial policy shift towards U.S. manufacturing.