EPISODE · Apr 26, 2026 · 17 MIN
The Vanishing Margin
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While everyone debates inflation headlines, a quiet transformation is reshaping how American businesses operate: the systematic elimination of economic buffers that once absorbed shocks. From just-in-time supply chains to razor-thin hospital staffing, we've optimized away our resilience—and the consequences reach far beyond the next earnings report. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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While everyone debates inflation headlines, a quiet transformation is reshaping how American businesses operate: the systematic elimination of economic buffers that once absorbed shocks. From just-in-time supply chains to razor-thin hospital staffing, we've optimized away our resilience—and the consequences reach far beyond the next earnings report.
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The Vanishing Margin
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