2023

Episodes

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   1. The Logistics of Ski Resorts

   18 Apr 2023 · 19 min

   Skiing is predictable, right? Snow falls, people slide down it. But running a ski resort is full of variables that can make or break a season. From lifts and snow machines to avalanche control, resorts operate year-round to deliver an exceptional experience worth its price of admission.

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   2. The Logistics of Search and Rescue

   30 May 2023 · 17 min

   When someone is lost or injured in the outdoors, one highly trained team responds where one mistake can put lives on the line.

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   3. The Logistics of Commercial Fishing

   11 Jul 2023 · 16 min

   Every fish that arrives on your plate is the result of intricate financial and logistical systems that must operate seamlessly.

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   4. The Logistics of Hajj

   22 Aug 2023 · 17 min

   From immunizations to tented cities, organization for the world’s largest religious pilgrimage is a year-round effort.

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   5. The Logistics of Coal Mining

   3 Oct 2023 · 17 min

   What happens when coal mining’s internal logistics become so intricate that they threaten its profit margins?

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   6. The Logistics of Arms Manufacturing

   14 Nov 2023 · 17 min

   The largest producer of weapons globally depends on an interdependent defense network—that’s sometimes hiding in plain sight.