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From Material to Doorstep

How a thing becomes a thing, and then becomes yours.

6 cards · about 3 minutes

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  1. 01Six MaterialsSand, salt, iron, copper, oil, lithiumGKL 0118
  2. 02The Standard UnitSomebody had to decide what a metre isGKL 0121
  3. 03The Learning CurveEvery doubling makes it cheaperGKL 0124
  4. 04The Supply ChainOne missing part stops the lineGKL 0127
  5. 05The ContainerThe box that made distance cheapGKL 0110
  6. 06The Last MileThe shortest leg costs the mostGKL 0114