{"product_id":"how-things-are-made-a-journey-through-the-hidden-world-of-manufacturing","title":"How Things Are Made: A Journey Through the Hidden World of Manufacturing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLONGLISTED AS A\u003ci\u003e FINANCIAL TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn illuminating tour through the manufacturing world and its seismic influence on our lives, from internationally renowned expert Tim Minshall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe live in a manufactured world. Unless you are floating naked through space, you are right now in direct contact with multiple manufactured products, including furniture, technology, clothing, and even food. And yet the manufacturing processes by which these things appear in our lives are virtually invisible. How often do we stop to think: Where do the things we buy \u003ci\u003eactually\u003c\/i\u003e come from? How are they made, and how do they make their way into our hands?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe answers can be found in \u003ci\u003eHow Things Are Made\u003c\/i\u003e, which traces the surprising paths taken by everyday items to reach consumers, from design to creation to the complex logistics of delivery. Innovation expert Tim Minshall takes us on a journey through the manufacturing world, from the smallest job shops to mega-factories, from global shipping hubs to local delivery at your door, revealing the inner workings of the system that runs 24-7-365 to make and deliver the things we need--or want--to live our daily lives, including cars, cakes, phones, planes, drugs, and medical devices. Along the way, he explores how we can improve the supply chain resilience of our global manufacturing system and the impact it has on the natural world, presenting a path to a truly sustainable future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrimming with energy and lively examples, \u003ci\u003eHow Things Are Made\u003c\/i\u003e maps the awe-inspiring global system of manufacturing that enables virtually every aspect of our existence. By making sense of this surprising and hidden world, we are able to make better choices for ourselves, our communities, and the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis illuminating tour of our manufactured world reveals: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Global Supply Chain: \u003c\/b\u003e The mind-boggling journey of everyday items, revealing how a single sheet of toilet paper can travel thousands of miles before it reaches your home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIndustrial Revolutions \u0026amp; Innovation: \u003c\/b\u003e A fascinating history of how we make things, from the first industrial revolution to the cutting-edge automation and AI shaping the factories of the future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSustainability \u0026amp; The Future: \u003c\/b\u003e An urgent look at the environmental impact of manufacturing and a practical roadmap for how we can build a more resilient and sustainable world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Circular Economy: \u003c\/b\u003e A hopeful vision for the future where waste is eliminated, moving from a linear 'take-make-dispose' system to one that benefits consumers, communities, and the planet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0063434652\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780063434653\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Minshall, Tim\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Ecco Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ecco Press","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (May 2025)","offer_id":45937580802245,"sku":"9780063434653","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780063434653_4ff4aae4-763d-4248-abe2-6628f8724bd9.jpg?v=1772881206","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/how-things-are-made-a-journey-through-the-hidden-world-of-manufacturing","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}