Life In The Fast Lane

Surely make you lose your mind, as the Eagles song goes.  So, I was reading a recent issue of The Economist on a recent flight, hoping to impress someone.  An article caught my eye, discussing infrastructure challenges.

Decrepit power stations, needing to be replaced by some mix involving nuclear options.  Overcrowded rail lines.  Competition for investment.  Dubious government priorities.  High-speed rail as a questionable alternative.  Pain in infrastructure development being felt in advance of realizing any benefits.  Significant cost impact on energy costs for households to fund necessary development.

Oh, wait - they were writing about the UK.  Odd how the messages parallel those we might expect in a similar article about the US, isn't it?

When we talk about relationships in the supply chain world, and collaboration for mutual benefit in pursuing shared objectives, we can't forget that government(s) - state, local, federal - are integral to the greater partnership.  Their roles can help, hinder, or confuse our collective efforts in building the supply chain infratructures needed  - desperately - for success in global compwetition.

How do you think our governmental supply chain partners are doing?

PS: I didn't impress anyone, btw.