At MIT's AgeLab growing old is the new frontier
In the March 23 Boston Globe, AgeLab Director Joe Coughlin discusses AgeLab's research on designing products that fit the needs of the world's fast-aging population.
En Route to a Greener Life
CTL Researcher Dr. Edgar Blanco was quoted extensively in a front-page article that appeared on March 18, 2009 in the Boston Globe. The article discussed the intricacies of measuring the carbon consumption of commonly used products – everything from food to computers.
February 2009
Global Recession, Obama's Policies to Affect Supply Chains
Dr. Edgar Blanco, Executive Director of CLI, notes that the financial crisis, the presidential election, and the possible increase in green regulation will profoundly affect supply chains in 2009.
Back to the Future for Shipper-Carrier Relations
In this article, Dr. Caplice, Executive Director of CTL, outlines the probable impacts of the recession and fuel price volatility on shipper and carrier relations.
Looking Green in the Eye
In his article, Looking Green in the Eye, Dr. Edgar Blanco, Executive Director of CLI, discusses the probable impact of the recession on the current enthusiasm for green initiatives in supply chains.
June 2008
2008 Global Logistics Innovation Report Each year, Logistics Magazine compiles an annual report on leaders in logistics innovation. This year, the publication chose to recognize MIT-CTL for its dedication to driving supply chain and logistics innovation worldwide. The magazine specifically profiles the new MIT Global SCALE Network.
May 2008
Shocks to the Supply Chain This Chief Executive article features CTL's Yossi Sheffi and his thoughts on how companies are managing supply chains that are longer and more convoluted than ever before.
MIT creates global network for supply-chain research This Boston Globe article announces the launch of the MIT Global SCALE Network, an alliance of leading research centers dedicated to supply chain excellence. MIT-CTL is part of the Network which spans North America, Latin America and Europe.
MIT-CTL Launches SC Center in Latin America This Industry Week article focuses on the Center for Latin-American Logistics Innovation (CLI) - the leading research and education center created through CTL's partnership with Colombia-based logistics company LOGyCA.
MIT Supply Chain Research Network Expands to South America This article in Supply Chain Management Review profiles the new Center for Latin-American Logistics Innovation (CLI), which was created through a partnership between CTL and the Colombia-based logistics company LOGyCA.
February 2008
Latin American logistics center created
This United Press International article focuses on the creation of the Center for Latin American Logistics Innovation (CLI) through a partnership between MIT-CTL and Colombian logistics company LOGyCA.
Most Likely to Succeed
This article in Inbound Logistics magazine highlights top supply chain education programs through profiles of current students. CTL's Master of Engineering in Logistics (MLOG) Program is featured.
Going Bananas over Carbon Consumption
CTL researchers are working with Chiquita to help gauge the carbon footprint of its banana supply chain from Central America to the United States. The research project is highlighted in this article by the MIT News Office.
WSJ Profiles Director of MIT-CTL's AgeLab
The Wall Street Journal named Joe Coughlin one of "12 People Who Are Changing Your Retirement." Dr. Coughlin runs the MIT AgeLab, part of MIT-CTL; the lab develops technology to help older adults live better.
MIT AgeLab Prepares for an Older Tomorrow
This Cox News Service article focuses on MIT-CTL's AgeLab and its research on how to use science and technology to help Baby Boomers live well as they age.
The Greening of Transport, One Mile at a Time
In this article on GreenBiz.com, CTL's Edgar Blanco discusses the cost-savings that companies can experience by reigning in their carbon footprint; and how they can start cutting that footprint down.
January 2008
The Status and Future of Executive Education MIT-CTL's Chris Caplice is featured in this SCMR article discussing the Center's executive education courses - what CTL is teaching today and where our courses are headed in the future.
Learning from Others In his latest SCMR column, CTL's Larry Lapide reminds readers that "good supply chain practices exist in every industry," he then shares general SC lessons that he's learned from industries from retail to high tech.
Can You Build an Energy Efficient Supply Chain This CIO Magazine article features MIT-CTL's Edgar Blanco discussing his research on Carbon Efficient Supply Chains and the challenges companies face in determining their carbon footprints.
December 2007
Could the Nintento Wii Shortfall been Avoided? CTL's Yossi Sheffi wrote a column for Harvard Business Review's website - pointing out how Nintendo could have avoided this forecasting shortfall.
November 2007
Collaboration is the key to disaster-resilient supply chains This blog post on EMSNow.com features MIT-CTL's Jim Rice and his research into high-impact, low probability disruptions and how companies need to prepare for natural disasters and man-made catastrophes.
October 2007
Connecting to the future This Supply Network article focuses on MIT-CTL's Supply Chain 2020 project - explaining the six macro factors that will impact future supply chains and the scenario planning process that can help any organization prepare their supply chain for the future.
Keep on Bouncing Back Investor's Business Daily spoke to Prof. Yossi Sheffi about how resiliency can save a company in crisis and the steps organizations can take to become more resilient.
Hospitals need to cure 'sick' supply chain Materials Management in Health Care talks to MIT-CTL's Mahendar Singh about the Center's new MEHD (MIT Efficient Healthcare Delivery) research group and how improving the health care supply chain’s efficiency can improve a hospital’s overall financial strength.
March 2007
If you have the time, MIT has the course DC Velocity profiles all the executive education options and conferences that CTL has to offer this spring, including a Scenario Planning Workshop, Crossroads 2007: Supply Chain Innovation Summit, and Achieving the Energy-Efficient Supply Chain conference.
The Link between Oil and Supply Chain Design In his monthly Insights column in SCMR, Larry Lapide explores how companies can protect themselves from the increasing volatility and price uncertainty of oil.
February 2007
Back to School? Start your search here. Inbound Logistics profiles CTL's Master of Engineering in Logistics (MLOG Program) as one of the top programs to pursue a supply chain and logistics degree.
The supply chain at the crossroads DC Velocity highlights the speakers and themes for CTL's annual flagship event - Crossroads 2007: Supply Chain Innovation Summit taking place March 21-22 in Zaragoza, Spain.
Is your supply chain addicted to oil? In his monthly Insights column for Supply Chain Management Review, CTL's Larry Lapide discusses how until now supply chain strategy has been based on cheap oil - but with volatile energy costs, companies could pay the price if they don't change their tactics.
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