> If you have a consistent supply of something then a slow but lower cost delivery method is entirely sensible, as is switching to higher cost but faster method

> If you have a consistent supply of something then a slow but lower cost delivery method is entirely sensible, as is switching to higher cost but faster methods when there have been interruptions. It might make sense from an economical point of view, but not from a resilience point of view. Ignoring the chip shortages over the last two years, there have been major disruptions in ocean freight logistics. Given the relatively high value density and the crucial role of these components in the vehicle manufacturing process, making air-freight the default would have been a sensible choice as well. Despite the feasibility of alternatives