The Fragile Chain
How the Obsession with Efficiency Broke the World
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We optimized the slack out of the system, and now the system is snapping. Why efficiency is dangerous and redundancy is survival.
For decades, "Just-in-Time" (JIT) manufacturing was the gold standard of business efficiency. Eliminate inventory, reduce waste, save money. Supply chain expert Simon Gentry argues in "The Fragile Chain" that this obsession with leanness stripped the global economy of its immune system.
Gentry traces the history of JIT from the Toyota factory floors to global dominance. He vividly describes the chaos of the 2020s—from the Suez Canal blockage to the semiconductor shortage—as the inevitable result of a system built for perfection in an imperfect world.
The book advocates for a shift from "Efficiency" to "Resilience." Gentry explains why we need "Just-in-Case" inventory, redundancy in suppliers, and shorter supply chains. It is a wake-up call for CEOs and consumers alike, revealing that the cheapest price tag often carries the highest hidden risk.
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Business Supply Chain Economics Globalization Just-in-Time Resilience Manufacturing