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The electronic newsletter of the MIT Global SCALE Network Issue #65
THE LEADING EDGE
A Framework for Driving Change in Urban Mobility
A new book co-authored by Dr. David Gonsalvez, CEO & Rector, Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation, guides us through the mobility challenges faced by today’s traffic-clogged cities, and proposes a framework for improving the flow of people and vehicles.
Creating Common Measures for Logistics Carbon Emissions
Efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of freight transportation are impeded by a lack of common methodologies for measuring and analysing the greenhouse gases generated by logistics operations. Dr Susana Val, Director of the Zaragoza Logistics Center, describes a project to overcome these obstacles.
The Unlikely Success of Nanostore Retailing
Mom-and-pop stores called nanostores serve millions of consumers in emerging economies. A book co-authored by Christopher Mejia-Argueta, Director of the MIT SCALE Network for Latin America, explains why the nanostore model is so successful and its prospects for survival in a changing retail landscape.
When Will China’s Aviation Industry Take Off?
The Ningbo Supply Chain Innovation Institute China (NSCIIC) recently hosted a conference to explore the future of China’s aviation industry. An international roster of speakers described the industry’s challenges – and the opportunities in this vast market for air transportation.
Three Last-Mile Lessons from Brazil
Brazil’s e-commerce market has evolved rapidly over recent years, requiring companies to rethink their last-mile delivery strategies. A project involving B2W, the country’s leading online retail platform, and the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, provides some important lessons about creating last-mile distribution models.
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MIT SUPPLY CHAIN FRONTIERS Issue #65, Fall 2017
Editor: Ken Cottrill