How many people does it take to make a simple pencil?

Making a simple pencil typically involves several people across different stages of production. It usually requires workers in forestry to harvest wood, factory workers to process the wood and assemble the pencil, and possibly individuals in quality control and packaging. In total, while one person could potentially oversee the entire process, it generally involves a team of around 5 to 10 people working collaboratively at different points in the supply chain.