Workshop
Event Date

August 03, 1999 at 1:14PM -

Location

Center for Latin-American Logistics Innovation (CLI)

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 third of six workshops scheduled in 2012 as part of the work in the MIT Megacity Logistics Lab. Upcoming workshops include Santiago (Chile) and São Paulo (Brazil). An additional workshop will be held at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics in the Fall.

Bogotá Workshop: Go-To-Market Strategies

This workshop will offer a unique opportunity to discuss and envision world-class operations in megacities. Worskhop invitees from leading Colombian and global organizations will share their experiences in adapting distribution strategies in Bogotá and other large urban areas.

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 SCALE Network in Latin America.

A limited number of seats have been reserved for MIT CTL Supply Chain Partners. Please contact Dr. Edgar E Blanco (eblanco@mit.edu), Director of the Megacity Logistics Lab if you are interested in attending.