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Inside The Breakdown Of The Global Supply Chain
Jun 24, 2024
New York Times correspondent Peter Goodman discusses the global supply chain breakdown during the pandemic, citing risky management, deregulation, and profit pursuit. TV critic David Bianculli reviews the sequel to Orphan Black and highlights missed opportunities in the new series.
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- The global supply chain breakdown was caused by risky management practices and a pursuit of higher profits.
- Manufacturing domestically in the US versus overseas in China poses complexities and cost disparities.
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Impact on Supply Chain Due to Pandemic Disruptions
The podcast delves into the far-reaching disruptions in the supply chain caused by the early pandemic months, resulting in shortages of essential products like toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and computer chips. It highlights instances such as California growers unable to export one billion pounds of almonds, shedding light on the vulnerabilities stemming from business decisions favoring short-term profits and weakened government regulation.
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