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Money Talks: We Could Run Out of Everything Again

Slate Money

CHAPTER

Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in Crisis

This chapter examines the profound personal impact of the supply chain crisis during the pandemic, particularly through the story of a family facing significant challenges while welcoming a new baby. It discusses the vulnerabilities exposed by the just-in-time manufacturing system and globalization, analyzing how these factors have weakened supply chains during global disruptions. The chapter also highlights the complexities of relying on international trade, particularly with China, and the effects on American jobs and industries.

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