How a quest for greater profits upended the global supply chain during the pandemic (Dave Davies; Fresh Air podcast)

Everything from disinfectant wipes to computer chips were in short supply during the pandemic. New York Times journalist Peter Goodman explains the disruptions in How the World Ran Out of Everything.

Interview:

https://www.npr.org/2024/06/24/g-s1-5913/how-a-quest-for-greater-profits-upended-the-global-supply-chain-during-the-pandemic

The global supply chain is amazingly efficient. So why did it break down? (Terry Gross; Fresh Air podcast)

Wall Street Journal columnist Christopher Mims says the global supply chain has become so cost effective that it can lead to surprising detours.

Interview: 

https://www.npr.org/2022/01/05/1070514847/the-global-supply-chain-arriving-today-christopher-mims

The global supply chain is amazingly efficient. So why did it break down? (Terry Gross; Fresh Air podcast)

Wall Street Journal columnist Christopher Mims says the global supply chain has become so cost effective that it can lead to surprising detours.

Interview: 

https://www.npr.org/2022/01/05/1070514847/the-global-supply-chain-arriving-today-christopher-mims