July 13, 2012 at 4:00AM - July 13, 2012 at 2:00PM
Megacities: the Supply Chain Frontier
Megacities – cities with a population of at least 10 million people – are increasing in both number and size, and their share of world GDP is expected to grow from about 14% to over 20% in a decade. Most of the 23 megacities that currently exist are located in emerging markets.
Up until now research on the megacity phenomenon has centered on the urban landscape, people mobility and managing traffic congestion. MIT CTL’s Megacity Logistics Lab research project focuses on the special supply chain demands of these sprawling urban centers.
This is the first of six workshops scheduled in 2012 as part of the work in the MIT Megacity Logistics Lab. Upcoming workshops include Bogotá (Colombia), Santiago (Chile), São Paulo (Brazil) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). An additional workshop will be held at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics in the Fall.
Mexico City Workshop: Innovation in Megacity Logistics
This workshop will offer a unique opportunity to discuss and envision world-class operations in megacities. Worskhop invitees from leading Mexican and global organizations will share their experiences in operating in Mexico City and other large urban areas. Speakers include:
- MIT
- TU/e
- DHL
- Unilever
- OXXO
- Bonafont (A Danone Group Company)
Workshop participants are expected to actively engage with speakers and share their own experiences throughout the day.
How to participate
This is an invitation only event organized by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics in collaboration with the ITESM Trade and Logistics Innovation Center.
A limited number of seats have been reserved to MIT CTL Supply Chain Exchange members. Please contact Dr. Edgar E Blanco (eblanco@mit.edu), Director of the Megacity Logistics Lab if you are interested in attending.
The full workshop agenda can be found here.