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Supply Chain Vulnerabilities and Shifts
This chapter analyzes trends in inventory management and supply chain dynamics in American companies from 1981 to 2014, focusing on the drastic inventory reductions and the impact of systemic shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the complexities of the global shipping industry, labor market transformations, and the ethical dilemmas in sectors such as meatpacking. Additionally, it examines the challenges faced by workers and the shift towards entrepreneurship as individuals seek independence from traditional corporate structures amidst these vulnerabilities.