He Looks at the Earth
Catastrophe, Recovery, and the Cascadia Earthquake
In this novel-like narrative, key issues of catastrophe preparedness and Supply Chain Resilience are dramatically engaged. What happens when a megathrust and tsunami leaves millions of people trapped between mountains and ocean? More about the book »
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Out of the Whirlwind
Supply and Demand after Hurricane Maria
How demand and supply networks in Puerto Rico responded to the impact of Hurricane Maria. Particular attention is given to water, food, and fuel. Both enterprise-level and individual decisions and their operational implications are described.
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An online community giving sustained attention to networks, complexity, vulnerabilities, relationships, and resilience.
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- Updating March VitalsLong time no see. I apologize, but the next two weeks won’t be much better (I’m very sorry to say). Still, here’s a quick try at updating some flow indicators to which I have given regular attention for the last six months or so. Southern Hemisphere Agricultural Production: Brazil’s soybean harvest is close to complete and […]
About Philip J Palin
Philip J. Palin is the son and grandson of grocers, a former college president, and serial entrepreneur who has served as a Supply Chain Resilience subject-matter-expert with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, and with several states and cities.