Past Events Archive

Strategic Supply Chain Management - MIT SCALE Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation

Feb 28, 2019 at 8:00AM - Mar 01, 2019 at 5:00PM

Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Enterprises are becoming increasingly global, with supply chains spanning geographical boundaries. To navigate the global marketplace, leaders need to know how to plan the most efficient use of material resources, as well as manage complex global networks and optimize service and quality. This course will draw on real issues confronting companies today to provide strategic frameworks for undertaking major decisions to increase competitive advantage. Register or learn more here.

ZLC celebrates its 15th anniversary with the opening of the new facilities in the city center

Feb 15, 2019 at 12:00PM - Feb 15, 2019 at 4:00PM

ZLC new facilities - EXPO - Avenida Ranillas, 5 - Edificio A bajo - Zaragoza, Spain 

The opening of the new facilities of ZLC in the Expo area is rather special as the center is celebrating 15 years as a research institute, in collaboration with the University of Zaragoza and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 

Register at the ZLC website

Innovations in Transportation Roundtable: Disrupting the Dominant Design of Procurement and Management

Feb 12, 2019 at 12:00PM - Feb 13, 2019 at 12:30PM

This MIT CTL Roundtable is exclusively for members of the MIT CTL Supply Chain Exchange and invited guests. If you are not a member of the Supply Chain Exchange and are interested in attending this roundtable, please reach out to CTL Events at <ctl-events@mit.edu>. 

Location: MIT's Samberg Conference Center, 50 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02142

The United States truck transportation market is undergoing its most dramatic transformation since deregulation in the 1980’s. The industry is experiencing the tightest capacity in over a decade and at the same time advances in technology are forcing companies to revisit the way they procure, contract, and manage transportation services. This roundtable will explore how leading shippers, carriers, and third parties are leveraging these innovations to improve their operations.

MIT Global SCALE Network Supply Chain Research Expo

Jan 30, 2019 at 5:00PM - Jan 30, 2019 at 8:00PM

MIT Media Lab

The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics hosts MIT SCALE Research Expo.

Over 180 supply chain master's students from 42 countries showcase their company-sponsored research projects. 

The MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network Research Expo launches for over 100 semester-long research projects conducted by a global network of graduate institutions, their industry partners, and their Master’s students. The Expo showcases this future-forward research on topics ranging from blockchain to IoT and drone delivery to big data e-commerce analysis, among many others. The...

MIT SCALE Admissions Webinar

Jan 24, 2019 at 11:00AM - Jan 24, 2019 at 12:00PM

Online

Join the SCALE Global Network staff to learn about our degree programs in supply chain management. This webinar will introduce you to each program and offer a look into the key elements that make up a successful application. We will also cover key program details and frequently asked questions. This webinar serves as a great opportunity to connect with the program and ask your questions.

This event is free but registration is required -- webinar info will be sent upon registration. Register here.

Supply Chains Driving Strategic Advantage: Managing Dynamics & Innovating the Future

Jan 15, 2019 at 9:30AM - Jan 18, 2019 at 3:00PM

MIT Campus 

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Today’s companies are realizing the importance of the supply chain as a revenue generator — it's not just a cost of doing business. In order to remain competitive in the global marketplace, senior executives must completely transform their business approach and conventional supply chain practices, and embrace new capabilities that drive more value.

AI/Machine Learning in Supply Chain Planning: Current Applications, Future Possibilities

Nov 27, 2018 at 11:30AM - Nov 28, 2018 at 5:00PM

This MIT CTL Roundtable is exclusively for members of the MIT CTL Supply Chain Exchange and invited guests. If you are not a member of the Supply Chain Exchange and are interested in attending this roundtable, please reach out to Katie Date at <datecl@mit.edu>. 

Location:
Tuesday, 11/27/18: MIT Samberg Conference Center, 50 Memorial Drive, 6th floor (Building E52)
Wednesday, 11/28/18: MIT E40-356 (SCM Lab)

This invitation-only MIT CTL Roundtable will focus on the use of AI/ML in supply chain planning. The discussions will center on specific AI/ML applications in forecasting, demand planning, operations planning and supply chain design.

The Welfare Effect of Road Congestion Pricing: Experimental Evidence and Equilibrium Implications

Nov 26, 2018 at 12:00PM - Nov 26, 2018 at 1:00PM

MIT E40-356 (SCM Lab)

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The textbook policy response to traffic externalities is congestion pricing. However, quantifying the welfare consequences of pricing policies requires detailed knowledge of commuter preferences and of the road technology. I study the peak-hour traffic congestion equilibrium using rich travel behavior data and a field experiment grounded in theory. Using a newly developed smartphone app, I collected a panel data set with precise GPS coordinates for over 100,000 commuter trips in Bangalore, India. To identify the key preference parameters in my model – the value of time spent driving...

Future of Retail

Nov 14, 2018 at 8:00AM - Nov 15, 2018 at 12:00PM

This MIT CTL Roundtable is exclusively for members of the MIT CTL Supply Chain Exchange and invited guests. If you are not a member of the Supply Chain Exchange and are interested in attending this roundtable, please reach out to Katie Date at <datecl@mit.edu>. 

Location: MIT E40-356 (SCM Lab)

This invitation-only MIT CTL Roundtable will address the economic and social impacts of the ever-changing retail landscape, and generate productive supply chain solutions across various stakeholders (i.e., suppliers, logistics-service providers, manufacturers, and consumers).

Critical Questions Live and Streaming: Is it up to business to save the planet?

Nov 01, 2018 at 1:00PM - Nov 01, 2018 at 2:00PM

Killian Hall

474-160 Memorial Drive

Cambridge, MA 02139

How much can we expect business to lead on sustainability?

What should be a company’s biggest priority: Serving its shareholders, providing jobs, or addressing the health of our planet? Often, these goals are at odds. We’re bringing together two leading voices in the sustainability debate to wrestle with the issues in what is sure be a lively conversation. MIT’s Yossi Sheffi and sustainability expert and author Andrew Winston will debate and discuss the role of for-profits in supporting—and investing in—sustainability goals. Come here the point-counterpoint, moderated by Paul Michelman...