2018-12-24
Notes.
A big thanks to everyone who subscribed/contributed last week. The Prepared has become a big part of my…
Scope of Work
Excellent writing about the physical world.
The Supply Chain Africa Needs
Comparing product development stories across the continent
At a conference in Nairobi two years ago, an engineer visiting from Rotterdam…
2018-12-17
Notes.
Thanks to all the great feedback on last week's update to the tool guide. Note that we…
2018-12-03
Notes.
On my own blog, how The Public Radio's US-based supply chain works. If you're curious…
2018-11-26
Notes.
Hi everyone - I’m Drew Austin, visiting The Prepared from my own newsletter, Kneeling Bus. I’m a…
2018-11-19
Planning & Strategy.
* A fascinating exploration of Trader Joe's white labeled products. By scraping recall notices and ingredient…
2018-11-12
Planning & Strategy.
* "Addressing sexual harassment in all its forms is a crucial step toward solving the gender imbalance…
2018-11-05
Planning & Strategy.
* A discouraging piece on Foxconn's plans for Wisconsin. The degree of incompetence (malice?) on the…
Apple is Using "100% Recycled" Aluminum.
What does that mean?
Something about Apple's MacBook Air announcements last week struck me: The claim about its…
2018-10-29
Planning & Strategy.
* The Library of Congress and the Copyright Office ruled on new exemptions to DMCA section 1201, which…
2018-10-22
Planning & Strategy.
* The Trump Administration announced that it will withdraw from the Universal Postal Union, whose structure has the…
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