Global Economy Bottlenecks: Excessive Dependence on Single Sources

For decades, the prevailing orthodoxy of global commerce was defined by a single, relentless pursuit: efficiency. The “just-in-time” manufacturing model, perfected in the late 20th century, promised a world of frictionless trade, where supply chains were lean, inventories were minimal, and costs were driven to their absolute floor. But as the global economy navigates a … Read more