Event Date

January 19, 2012 at 3:30AM - January 19, 2012 at 10:30AM

Location

On Thursday, January 19, 2012, the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics will host the Supply Chain Forum for HR Executives at the MIT Faculty Club on the MIT campus. This is the first of a two-session day, this being immediately followed by the MIT SCM/ZLOG Network Poster Session. You may register for both events at the event registration page by clicking both boxes. 

Agenda | FAQs

How Can HR Meet the Talent Demands of the Fast-Changing Supply Chain Profession?

Supply chain management has gone through a period of transformational change that has redefined the skills needed by practitioners, and changed the way it relates to other corporate disciplines. At the same time, the profession faces a serious shortage of talent.

HR has a key role to play in helping supply chain to acquire and develop the talent it needs to perform effectively in this new competitive environment. But HR managers need to understand the demands that are reshaping supply chain if they are to provide the level of support the profession needs.  The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics is organizing a one-day event on January 19th, 2012, to explore these issues and possible solutions.  See below for proposed agenda.

This SC HR Forum will be immediately followed by the MIT SCM/ZLOG Network Poster Session - student thesis research project midstream reviews and a Networking Event where companies will host students at their table to discuss supply chain career opportunities.

This event would be of interest to both supply chain executives and their supporting HR / Recruiting professionals.  There is no charge for this event, space is limited and priority will be given to CTL Partner companies.

AGENDA (pdf)

8:30 Check-in and continental breakfast

9:00 Welcome and Introduction

Jim Rice
Deputy Director
MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

9:15 Supply Chain Fundamentals and Evolution

Dr. Chris Caplice
Executive Director
MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

10:15 Break and informal discussions

10:30 The Student Perspective

Dr. Jarrod Goentzel
Director, MIT Humanitarian Response Lab
MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

11:00 Recruiting Insights

Jonathan Pratt
Recruiting and Career Development Coordinator
MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

11:30 Supply Chain Q&A

12:00 Lunch – Dining Room East

1:00 Managing the Talent Supply Chain

Daniel Stanton, SCM ’08
Supply Chain Professional Development Manager
Caterpillar Logistics

1:30 Facilitated Discussion

Jim Rice, Moderator

3:15 Summary and Feedback

3:30 Adjournment followed by refreshments and informal discussions

FAQs

What is the cost of this forum?

Where is the forum being held?

When does the forum officially begin and end?
Are accommodations provided?
Where should I stay?
Where is the nearest airport?
What is the best way to travel from the airport to MIT?
Should I rent a car?
If I drive, how do I get there and where can I park?
What should I wear?
What if I have a dietary restriction or allergy?

What is the cost of this forum?

There is no charge to attend this forum.

Where is the forum being held?

The HR forum will be held at the MIT Faculty Club - 6th floor, located at 50 Memorial Drive (building E52). You can locate building E52 by using MIT's interactive campus map.

When does the forum officially begin and end?

Check-in and informal networking will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, and adjourn at 3:30 p.m.

 This will be followed by the Supply Chain Student Poster Session from 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. in building E14, a three block walk from the Faculty Club.

When booking your return flight, take into consideration the following recommendations for travel time and security checks at Logan: allow two hours for a domestic flight and three hours for an international flight.

Are accommodations provided?
No, each person is responsible for his/her own accommodations.

Where should I stay?
Guests are responsible for their own hotel accommodations. We do not have a block of rooms reserved. However, the hotel properties most conveniently located to the campus are the Marriott Cambridge Boston.

The Kendall Hotel
350 Main Street
Cambridge MA 02142
617-577-1300

Marriott Cambridge Boston
Two Cambridge Center
50 Broadway
Cambridge MA 02142
617-494-6600

For additional accommodation listings, please see Visiting CTL; however, please note that the room rates do not vary greatly for those hotel properties in proximity to MIT.

Where is the nearest airport?
Boston's Logan International Airport.

What is the best way to travel from the airport to MIT?

To get to MIT from the airport, we strongly suggest taking a cab. The trip will take anywhere from 15-30 minutes, and the fare is roughly $30-35. The cab fare from Logan is always a bit more than the return, because a surcharge at the airport and a tunnel toll add approximately $5 to the total fare.

If you live locally and prefer public transportation, take the MBTA Red Line to the Kendall/MIT stop. It is a short three block walk from the T.

Should I rent a car?
We do not recommend renting a car. The expense on top of poorly marked streets and lack of available parking makes having a car more of a nuisance than a convenience.

If I drive, how do I get there and where can I park?
If you are renting a car or will be driving, MapQuest and Google Map offer excellent mapping services to get you from your doorstep to MIT.

The nearest self-parking garage is adjacent to the Cambridge Marriott. Rates are approximately $20/day. This garage is not owned or operated by the Marriott.

Addresses for your mapping requests: 50 Memorial Dr., Cambridge (Faculty Club) and the nearest parking garage is adjacent to 50 Broadway, Cambridge (yes, both 50).

What should I wear?
Appropriate attire is business casual; no ties or suit coats are necessary.

What if I have a dietary restriction or allergy?
If you have a dietary restriction or allergy, please email CTL Events Coordinator, Nancy Martin, nlmartin@mit.edu to let her know.