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Book SynopsisIn two interwoven trips around the globeone in 2010 and another in 2030this book discovers Bogotá, Cartagena, Detroit, New York, Abuja, Cairo, Dammam, Abu Dhabi, Marseille, Hanover, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Shenzhen, Beijing, and other cities along the way. The people and experiences along the way tell a fascinating, unique and insightful story. The 2010 trip at the height of globalization takes place against a backdrop of frenzied global development. As he travels, the author observes the pronounced social and environmental footprint of the societies he visits, the industries that support them, and the people he meets.The 2030 trip, which follows a similar flight path, occurs in a new world. On this trip the author discovers how governments, businesses and consumers are aligned around renewable energy, environmental and aesthetic balance, and respect for self, others, and the planet. A retrospective, written in 2050, explains how a different way of thinking about growth and mea
Trade Review“The travel narrative is captivating and also leads the reader to important insights about growth, development, and globalization. An important book, at just the right time. I highly recommend it!” -- Christoph Bach, COO, ICARE Procurement
“David Jacoby invites us on two fascinating and worldwide journeys full of crazy but loveable characters, and surreptitiously paints a hopeful and optimistic vision for life in a world that values energy efficiency and sustainable growth. The book is entertaining, meaningful, and unforgettable.” -- Fritz Troller, Groom Energy, an EDF company
“David Jacoby has painted a picture of supply chains of the future that combines sound supply chain practices with innovation, incentives, and effective leadership providing a vision that is sustainable, practical, and profitable.” -- Gary A. Smith, APICS New York City
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Bogotá to Detroit Chapter 2: Cartagena to New York Chapter 3: Detroit to Abuja Chapter 4: New York to Cairo Chapter 5: Abuja to Dammam Chapter 6: Cairo to Abu Dhabi Chapter 7: Dammam to Marseille Chapter 8: Abu Dhabi to Hanover Chapter 9: Marseille to Ho Chi Minh Chapter 10: Hanover to Kuala Lumpur Chapter 11: Ho Chi Minh to Shenzen Chapter 12: Kuala Lumpur to Beijing Chapter 13: The Road Back Home Chapter 14: We Did It Chapter 15: Epilogue Chapter 16: Afterword
