The Prepared Archive
From late 2013 through late 2022, we published a weekly newsletter called The Prepared; it evolved into Scope of Work in 2023. Our Members- and Supporters-only archive includes all back issues from this time period.
469 posts
2018-01-03
Google Maps's building models, Guangzhou's subway, and lake effect snow.…
2017-12-24
Lots of battery research, a high performing auto factory, and Christmas tree logistics.…
2017-12-11
High voltages, cheap cameras, and a new podcast episode!…
2017-12-05
Planning NYC's transit, restoring machine tools, and Shaper bringing CNC to construction sites.…
2017-11-27
Notes.
By popular demand - and because it was one of my own favorite issues of 2016 - I present…
2017-11-20
Mismanagement at the MTA, Brexit & Honda's JIT logistics, and an art foundry in Brooklyn.…
2017-11-14
A bunch of videos + a new podcast episode!…
2017-11-06
Tesla, EDA autorouting, and 19th century Japanese fireworks.…
2017-10-31
F-series production, the Chinese cold chain, and reports from the front line of made-to-order products.…