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A synchronous, blocking logistics system (you going to a store waiting for a person or a conveyer belt) will never be as cost efficient as an asynchronous one (

by acchow 10y ago

A synchronous, blocking logistics system (you going to a store waiting for a person or a conveyer belt) will never be as cost efficient as an asynchronous one (amazon dead-dropping your package on your front porch). Tho there are other tradeoffs (mainly expected latency).

Qworg 10y ago
Cost efficient? Shipping isn't free - the last mile to doorstep is the most expensive part as well.
- acchow 10y ago
  What do you mean? If you drive to a walmart, you're also spending money on gas and on your car's depreciation. It isn't free.