The Invisible Thread: 3,500 Years of Global Supply Chain




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We often only notice the global supply chain when it breaks. Yet, for millennia, the movement of goods has been the silent engine of civilization. In this course, we will track the evolution of trade from an executive’s perspective. From the sunken treasures of Bronze Age merchant ships to the high-tech intermodal systems of today, we will explore the vessels that carried the world’s wealth and the complex networks that keep our modern shelves stocked.

Scott Jones

Scott Jones brings a unique perspective to his lectures, combining 30 years of naval command, diplomatic service, and executive leadership in defense and maritime industries. Jones is a docent at the J. Paul Getty Museum, leading architecture and gallery tours. A retired Navy captain, he commanded three warships and a squadron, with assignments at the Pentagon and State Department. He later served as a senior executive for a defense corporation, a maritime shipping company, and ran his own consulting business.

Mondays, October 19 through November 23

10/19/2026
10/26/2026
11/2/2026
11/9/2026
11/16/2026
11/23/2026
10am–11:30am

Class Details

6 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon

Location
Virtual - Any Location

Instructor
Osher Online 

Tuition:  $73.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
10/19/2026 - 11/23/2026 Weekly - Mon 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM N/A, Virtual - Any Location  Map Osher Online