Odd Lots This Is How a Locked-Down Shanghai Apartment Gets Food
Apr 29, 2022
David Fishman, an energy analyst at the Lantau Group, shares gripping insights from his lockdown experience in Shanghai. He discusses the innovative group-buying strategies that residents use to secure food and essentials, highlighting community resilience amid stringent restrictions. Fishman also explores the logistical hurdles locals face while adapting to becoming makeshift logistics experts. Additionally, he addresses the gap between official statistics and residents' realities, painting a vivid picture of life under lockdown in one of the world's largest cities.
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Prior Lockdown Experience
- David Fishman, based in Shanghai, had prior lockdown experience in Shenzhen in 2020.
- He initially stocked up on a moderate amount of food, anticipating a short lockdown in Shanghai.
Group Buying WeChat
- Group buying in Shanghai started almost immediately after lockdown began.
- Separate WeChat groups were created for announcements and group buying.
Initial Food Supply Concerns
- Initially, there were concerns about food supplies during the Shanghai lockdown.
- Standard grocery apps became overloaded, and group buy vendors were slow to adapt.