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Arriving Today: From Factory To Front Door Why Everything Has Changed About How And What We Buy-used
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Shortlisted For The 2021 Porchlight Business Book Awards, Current Events & Public Affairsthe Wall Street Journal Technology Columnist Reveals The Fascinating Story Behind The Misleadingly Simple Phrase Shoppers Take For Grantedarriving Todayin This Eyeopening Investigation Into The New Rules Of Online Commerce, Transportation, And Supply Chain Management.We Are At A Tipping Point In Retail History. While Consumers Are Profiting From The Convenience Of Instant Gratification, Rapidly Advancing Technologies Are Transforming The Way Goods Are Transported And Displacing Workers In Ways Never Before Seen.In Arriving Today, Christopher Mims Goes Deep, Far, And Wide To Uncover How A Single Product, From Creation To Delivery, Weaves Its Way From A Factory On The Other Side Of The World To Our Doorstep. He Analyzes The Evolving Technologies And Management Strategies Necessary To Keep The Product Moving To Fulfill Consumers Demand For Arriving Today Gratification. Mims Reveals A World Where The Only Thing Moving Faster Than Goods In An Amazon Warehouse Is The Rate At Which An Entire Industry Is Being Gutted And Rebuilt By Innovation And Mass Shifts In Human Labor Practices. He Goes Behind The Scenes To Uncover The Paradoxes In This Shiftinto The Worlds Busiest Port, The Cabin Of An 18Wheeler, And Amazons Automated Warehousesto Explore How The Promise Of Arriving Today Is Fulfilled Through A Balletic Dance Between Humans And Machines.The Scope Of Such Largescale Innovation And Expended Energy Is Equal Parts Inspiring, Enlightening, And Horrifying. As He Offers A Glimpse Of Our Future, Mims Asks Us To Consider The Systems Vulnerability And Its Resilience, And Who Shoulders The Burden, As We Hurtle Toward A Fully Automated Systemand What It Will Mean When We Are There.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Arriving Today: From Factory to Front Door'? A: The book explores the transformation in retail and supply chain management, focusing on how advancements in technology and logistics have changed consumer expectations for instant delivery.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Christopher Mims, a technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal.
- Q: When was 'Arriving Today' published? A: The book was published on September 14, 2021.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What format is 'Arriving Today' available in? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the complexities of online commerce, the impact of automation on labor, and the logistics of getting products from factories to consumers.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in business and economics? A: Yes, the book is suitable for readers interested in business, economics, and the future of retail, as it offers insights into current trends and challenges.
- Q: Does the book provide any insights into the future of retail? A: Yes, it discusses the potential vulnerabilities and resilience of the retail system as it moves towards greater automation and technological reliance.
- Q: Is 'Arriving Today' part of any award nominations? A: Yes, it was shortlisted for the 2021 Porchlight Business Book Awards in the Current Events & Public Affairs category.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other business books? A: The book uniquely combines a narrative style with in-depth investigation into the logistics and technology behind modern retail, providing both informative insights and engaging storytelling.