The New Model of a Tight, Fast, Low-Inventory Supply Chain

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The new model of a tight, fast, low-inventory supply chain, operating across political and cultural boundaries, has reduced the overall level of supply chain risk.

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Boom-And-Bust Cycles

Economic phenomena characterized by periods of rapid economic expansion (booms) followed by periods of recession or decline (busts).

Workers

Individuals engaged in physical or intellectual labor for wages, part of the labor force in an economy.

Anglo-American Artists

Artists of English descent or origin who live or lived in the United States, often known for incorporating themes and styles from both cultures in their work.

Stephen H. Long

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