Exploring the Possibility of Critical Studies on Logistics in the Era of the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Exploring the Possibility of Critical Studies on Logistics in the Era of the Covid-19 Pandemic

Space and Environment / Space and Environment, (P)1225-6706; (E)2733-4295

2021, v.31 no.4, pp.92-121

https://doi.org/10.19097/kaser.2021.31.4.92

(2021). Exploring the Possibility of Critical Studies on Logistics in the Era of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Space and Environment, 31(4), 92-121, https://doi.org/10.19097/kaser.2021.31.4.92

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This paper is an attempt to explore the possibility of critical studies on logistics by examining the structural changes of the mobilities regime in Korean society, particularly the changes of logistics as knowledge/power system as well as logistical media technology, which emerged in the current Covid-19 pandemic. It aims to examine the meaning and importance of a critical approach to the logistic knowledge/power system and logistical media technology while looking at the recent changes in Korean society from the perspective of changes in the knowledge/power system and media technologies related to logistics. First, this paper will examine the concept and origin of logistics focusing on the power-ridden characteristics of the logistic knowledge/power system. Next, this paper will address the two characteristic aspects of modern logistics in the shifting mode of capital accumulation through the establishment of global supply chains: the articulation of modern logistics with the financial system and the use of digital technologies by the modern logistics. In conclusion, in the historical conjuncture of today's pandemic, the changes of the capital accumulation regime in the global supply-chain capitalism will be examined. It is also discussed how they are related to the core theme of critical studies on logistics. I will also discuss on the implications of today's pandemic situation for both critical studies on logistics and the existing media cultural studies.

keywords: Supply-chain capitalism, Logistics, Logistical media, Mobilities, Pandemic, 공급망 자본주의, 로지스틱스, 로지스틱스 미디어, 모빌리티, 팬데믹

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