#supply-chain
32 episodes
#2114: 2026 ERP: From Filing Cabinet to Autonomous Core
In 2026, ERP systems have evolved from digital filing cabinets into autonomous, AI-driven cores that predict and execute business decisions in real...
#2107: The Amazon Effect vs. The Global Shipping Machine
Why your international package gets stuck for six days, explained by the hidden mechanics of freight forwarders and customs brokers.
#2106: The Silicon Shock: Inside the 2026 Hardware Supply Chain
AI is hoarding all the chips, and your smart toaster is stuck in line. Here’s why the hardware supply chain is breaking down.
#2093: Remote Work Is Not One Thing
The digital nomad is a myth; the real story is hybrid schedules, domestic super-commutes, and the global talent arbitrage.
#2087: Why Refill Stations Haven't Gone Mainstream
We explore the technical and economic friction preventing refill-on-the-go from replacing single-use packaging in Western supermarkets.
#2031: The Jerusalem Falafel Conspiracy
Is the high density of falafel stands in Jerusalem a sign of a secret, centuries-old monopoly?
#1916: Why Does AliExpress Beat Local Delivery?
A 7,000km international package beats a 60km local one. How do these invisible architects pull it off?
#1915: Why Cargo Planes Fly at 3 AM
While you sleep, massive freighters land every 90 seconds at secret hubs like Memphis, moving the global economy.
#1902: How a Single Blood Vial Becomes Hundreds of Results
A single vial of blood can yield hundreds of results. Here’s the high-tech industrial process that makes it possible.
#1882: The $8B Human Cost of AI Data
AI isn't free—it costs billions for humans to label data. See why annotation is the real engine behind models like Gemini.
#1867: The Ceasefire That Keeps the Engine Running
A ceasefire is signed, but the war machine doesn’t stop—it just shifts gears.
#1845: The Silent Killer of Israel’s Economy
The cost of war isn't just missiles—it's the billions lost when a nation goes into "semi-hibernation."
#1670: The Ever Given: A 400-Meter Time Capsule
One ship blocked a canal for six days, but the ripple effects lasted for months. Here’s what it taught us about global fragility.
#1643: Merchant Shipping Isn't Just Big Boats
It's not just container ships and tankers. Here's the full ecosystem of merchant vessels—and why their differences matter.
#1493: The Soybean Circuit: Geopolitics and Global Food Prices
Discover how soybean futures dictate global food prices and reflect high-stakes geopolitical shifts in the modern commodities market.
#1485: Mandatory Scope 3: The End of Voluntary Carbon Reporting
From California mandates to SEC reviews, the era of voluntary green claims is over. Learn why Scope 3 reporting is the new corporate reality.
#1426: Why Mexico Spends Billions on Oil Insurance
Discover the hidden financial machinery of "paper barrels" and how futures and options protect the global economy from oil price shocks.
#1354: Red Sea Siege: How the Houthis Rewrote Global Trade
Discover how a non-state actor in Yemen turned the Red Sea into a permanent toll booth, reshaping global trade and naval warfare by 2026.
#1351: The GDP Mirage: Mapping Real Wealth and Purchasing Power
GDP is a vanity metric. Discover why real income and purchasing power are the true measures of prosperity in the modern global economy.
#1347: The Carbon Math Paradox: Why Climate Accounting is Broken
Why do identical emissions lead to different social costs? Explore the "carbon math paradox" and the messy reality of impact-weighted accounting.
#1115: Can Your AI Negotiate a Volume Discount?
Discover how AI is evolving from simple chat to autonomous B2B procurement agents capable of negotiating and executing million-dollar deals.
#906: Still Digging: The Brutal Reality of Modern Coal Mining
Think coal is a thing of the past? Discover why global demand is hitting record highs and the devastating health toll on today’s miners.
#852: Beyond the Market: Building a Post-Capitalist Economy
Is it time to move past the stock market? Explore how community wealth building and resource-based models could redefine human value.
#815: The $4 Miracle: Inside the Global Logistics Revolution
How does a $4 item travel across the globe in just eight days? We unpack the high-tech logistics making rapid shipping possible.
#797: The Hidden Hierarchy: Who Really Owns the Cloud?
Explore the hidden hierarchy of the cloud, from massive hyperscalers to the boutique providers and resellers powering our digital world.
#661: Cracking the Global Supply Chain: Why Your Tech Costs More
Why does a $400 switch cost $700 elsewhere? Herman and Corn explore the tools that unmask global pricing and supply chain secrets.
#608: The RAMpocalypse: Why AI is Starving Your PC
Why is a 32GB RAM kit now $400? Herman and Corn dive into how OpenAI is gobbling up 40% of the world's memory supply for its "Stargate" project.
#510: Did Your EV Break Your Arm or the Planet?
Are electric vehicles truly green? From 1900s dominance to the ethics of cobalt mining, we explore the complex reality of the EV revolution.
#472: The 500% Markup: Why Israel’s Tech Market is an Island
Why is RAM 5x more expensive in Tel Aviv than New York? Corn and Herman dive into the "Economic Island" effect and the reality of Israeli retail.
#147: The Secret Logic of AliExpress Logistics
Why does your $5 adapter take a detour through Singapore? Discover the hidden logic of global logistics and the art of package consolidation.
#124: The $15 Radar: Inside the Global Micro-Tech Economy
How can a high-tech radar sensor cost less than a sandwich? Explore the hidden machinery of the 2025 global supply chain.
#96: The Secret Language of Lines: The Evolution of Barcodes
Discover the hidden history and complex math behind barcodes, from beach-side sketches to the high-tech future of retail scanning.