There's certainly a whole lot more to Middle America than Auntie Em’s farm. An airport taxi driver said that there are lots of trucking companies and freight railroads in the area, which was obvious on the drive along I-44 toward Springfield, Missouri. Author Shefali Kapadia reports on her 48-hour visit to Springfield, MO, and shares all that she learned about the supply chain in Middle America. "Turning a blind eye to issues in any part of the chain can ripple downstream, potentially all the way to the consumer," said Kapadia.
