Upcoming Events

Supply Chain Resilience: Taming the Wicked Problems

Jul 10, 2024 at 11:00AM - Jul 10, 2024 at 12:00PM

Initiatives to increase resilience have proliferated since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains. As private and public organizations prepare for various supply chain disruptions, one aspect to consider is the nature of the scenarios that inform their planning. This talk challenges planners to move beyond the “tame problems” where they can develop internal solutions and consider the “wicked problems” that may not have clear solutions. Leveraging MIT Humanitarian Supply Chain Lab research sponsored by the federal government, participants will consider some very wicked disruption events to stretch their imagination for resilience planning.

Time Is Money (And Avoidable Waste)! Mastering Perishability in Supply Chains

Aug 07, 2024 at 11:00AM - Aug 07, 2024 at 12:00PM The Food and Retail Operations Lab will dive deep into the critical tradeoffs and challenges decision-makers face in managing perishable supply chains. Gain invaluable insights into how perishability affects your supply chain and discover essential strategies to tackle it from strategic, tactical, and operational angles. Led by Dr. Chris Mejia, this session will showcase real-world applications and solutions developed for top companies to maximize freshness across various supply chains—from efficient routing to optimal facility locations. You'll also learn how these innovative models and data analyses can be applied to other industries, providing versatile tools to enhance your operations. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your supply chain management skills and drive your business forward with cutting-edge, practical solutions.

Advances in Transportation Portfolio Management

Sep 04, 2024 at 11:00AM - Sep 04, 2024 at 12:00PM In this talk, Dr. Chris Caplice describes recent research conducted in the MIT FreightLab on truckload transportation management. Specifically, we discuss segmentation strategies, budgeting under uncertainty, and using a portfolio approach to manage transportation services. 

SCE Monthly Research Briefing - October 2024 - Selene Silvestri

Oct 02, 2024 at 11:00AM - Oct 02, 2024 at 12:00PM

SCE Monthly Research Briefing - November 2024 - Milena Janjevic

Nov 06, 2024 at 11:00AM - Nov 06, 2024 at 12:00PM

SCE Monthly Research Briefing - December 2024 - Inma Borrella

Dec 04, 2024 at 11:00AM - Dec 04, 2024 at 12:00PM

Executive Education – Supply Chains: Driving Strategic Advantage

Jan 07, 2025 at 8:00AM - Jan 10, 2025 at 3:00PM The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Executive Education intensive courses provide the resources you need to stay ahead of the latest developments in supply chain management. To harness the power of the supply chain as a strategic resource, executive leadership needs to cultivate teams that exhibit a unique combination of both analytical and interpersonal capabilities. Our faculty and instructors include some of the world’s most prominent thought leaders across disciplines.