Motley Fool Money 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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Microchip Journeys
- Microchips exemplify the complex, globalized nature of modern supply chains.
- They travel the world multiple times during production, from raw materials to assembly.
Supply Chains as Fungal Networks
- Supply chains, like fungal networks, are complex and interconnected webs of trade.
- Disruptions in one part can unexpectedly impact seemingly unrelated areas.
Harbor Pilots' Peril
- Harbor pilots risk their lives daily, climbing rope ladders onto massive container ships.
- They face a 1/20 chance of dying on the job navigating ships into ports.
