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Factory to Your Front Door: Inside the Global Supply Chain

Jan 16, 2022

Christopher Mims, a technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal and author of 'Arriving Today', dives into the intricate world of global supply chains. He discusses the surprising origins of the microchip shortage, the challenges faced by Uber in the trucking industry, and the realities of working in an Amazon fulfillment center. Mims also highlights the unexpected parallels between fungal ecosystems and human logistics and gives a brief insight into the complexities of the metaverse, making logistics more fascinating than ever.

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Intro

2min

Navigating Global Supply Chains

8min

The Interconnectedness of Nature and Human Supply Chains

3min

The Perilous Journey of Harbor Pilots in Global Shipping

2min

The Evolving Landscape of Labor in Logistics

12min

The Power Dynamics in Trucking and a Brief Take on the Metaverse

3min

At some point in their journey, 90% of the world's goods travel by ship. Ordering something on Amazon may be simple, but getting to your front door is anything but. It's a topic that Christopher Mims, technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal, covers in his book Arriving Today: From Factory to Front Door – Why Everything Has Changed About How and What We Buy.

In this episode producer Ricky Mulvey talks with Mims about his book, covering topics including: - The roots of the microchip shortage - Why Uber had a difficult time disrupting the trucking industry. - What it’s like to work in an Amazon fulfillment center - How to explain the metaverse to your mom

You can follow Christopher Mims on Twitter @mims.

Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Christopher Mims Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd

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