About this season
From Wendover Productions, The Logistics of X explores the complex variables that influence how things work.
Episodes (6)
1. The Logistics of Ski Resorts
Aired 18 April 2023 • 19 min
Skiing is predictable, right? Snow falls, people slide down it. But running a ski resort is full of variables that can make or break a season. From lifts and snow machines to avalanche control, resorts operate year-round to deliver an exceptional experience worth its price of admission.
2. The Logistics of Search and Rescue
Aired 30 May 2023 • 17 min
When someone is lost or injured in the outdoors, one highly trained team responds where one mistake can put lives on the line.
3. The Logistics of Commercial Fishing
Aired 11 July 2023 • 16 min
Every fish that arrives on your plate is the result of intricate financial and logistical systems that must operate seamlessly.
4. The Logistics of Hajj
Aired 22 August 2023 • 17 min
From immunizations to tented cities, organization for the world’s largest religious pilgrimage is a year-round effort.
5. The Logistics of Coal Mining
Aired 3 October 2023 • 17 min
What happens when coal mining’s internal logistics become so intricate that they threaten its profit margins?
6. The Logistics of Arms Manufacturing
Aired 14 November 2023 • 17 min
The largest producer of weapons globally depends on an interdependent defense network—that’s sometimes hiding in plain sight.