June 28, 2012 at 4:00AM - June 28, 2012 at 1:00PM
Stata Center (Building 32-123) (Map)
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The growth of megacities, projected shortages of vital human and natural resources, and a dramatic increase in the amount of market data available to companies, are some of the major forces that will reshape supply chain management over the next five to 10 years. Many enterprises are not prepared for these developments.
Crossroads 2012 will convene leading experts from MIT and the business community to discuss the impact of these changes on companies and the supply chain profession.
- How will enterprises meet the unique logistics challenges of delivering product cost-effectively in sprawling, densely populated urban centers?
- What sourcing strategies are needed for dealing with dwindling supplies of key raw materials and increasing concern over conflict minerals?
- Supply chain disruption threats and consequences are changing; what are the risk management implications?
- Where will companies find the talent they need to manage supply chains in this volatile business environment, and how can they develop and retain these professionals?
MIT CTL’s annual Crossroads conference – the event that focuses on issues that are at the crossroads between supply chain and corporate strategy – has become the industry’s most important forum for new ideas. Register today to attend the 2012 conference and gain exclusive access to the ideas that define the future of supply chain management.
FAQs
Where is the conference being held?
When does the conference officially begin and end?
What is the cost to attend?
What is the payment/cancellation policy?
Are accommodations provided?
Where should I stay?
Where is the nearest airport?
What is the best way to travel from the airport to the course?
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?
Where is the conference being held?
The conference will be held in the Stata Center (building 32). You can locate building 32 by using MIT's interactive campus map.
When does the course officially begin and end?
Conference check-in and informal networking will begin at 8:00 a.m. and adjourn at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2012.
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.
What is the cost to attend?
The registration fee is $750.
What is the payment/cancellation policy?
- Payment is due upon receipt of invoice.
- Payment can be made on-line using an American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa credit card. Complete payment information and options will be included on the invoice.
- All cancellations must be made in writing to nlmartin@mit.edu.
- A full refund will be granted up to 30 days prior to the start of the conference.
- Cancellations made 15-30 days prior to the program will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
- Cancellations received 14 days or fewer before the conference will not receive a refund.
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 property most conveniently located to the campus is the Marriott Cambridge Boston.
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 the conference?
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 physical address of the Tang Center is 70 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA; the Marriott is at 50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA. Please note: while the address is on Memorial Drive, there is no entrance there; the entrance to E51 is at the rear of the building on the corner of Amherst and Wadsworth Streets.
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.
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.