Upcoming Events

Using the Quantum Computing Supply Chain to Improve Supply Chain Visibility

Aug 06, 2025 at 11:00AM - Aug 06, 2025 at 12:00PM

Virtual

Quantum computing relies on a complex and fragile global supply chain. In this virtual briefing, Dr. Ilya Jackson will share his research, which identifies key dependencies, bottlenecks, and vulnerabilities across materials and firms through network analysis and simulation. His work assesses the impact of trade disruptions and proposed targeted policy actions to improve supply chain visibility, reduce concentration risk, and strengthen national resilience.

Making the Case for Supply Chain Resilience Investments

Sep 03, 2025 at 11:00AM - Aug 03, 2025 at 12:00PM

Virtual

In this virtual briefing, Dr. Jarrod Goentzel will discuss why building resilience is not just a defensive move but a strategic advantage. He will outline how companies that can reroute flows and reconfigure capacity are better positioned to respond to dynamic global conditions than those relying solely on traditional risk management. Drawing on research and industry examples, Dr. Goentzel will discuss: Why resilience requires a deeper understanding of multi-tier flows and operational capacity across a mix of internal and outsourced partners How to frame and justify strategic investments in capabilities such as surge capacity and flexible operations Ways to think about CapEx and OpEx trade-offs when planning for rapid adaptation Join us to explore a pragmatic, data-driven approach to making supply chain resilience a priority.

Virtual Partner Meeting

Sep 17, 2025 at 3:00PM - Sep 17, 2025 at 4:00PM

Virtual

Quarterly convening for members of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) Supply Chain Exchange.

AI-Driven Task Modeling for Workforce Optimization

Oct 01, 2025 at 11:00AM - Oct 01, 2025 at 12:00PM

Virtual

Description In this session, Pierre Bouquet will present a workforce management tool developed at the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL) that helps organizations assess how artificial intelligence can enhance workforce productivity and reduce costs. The tool enables a detailed decomposition of job roles into tasks, quantifies their associated costs, and models the impact of AI on task execution. By combining task-level exposure analysis with financial data, this framework identifies high-cost activities that are prime candidates for AI acceleration. Drawing on case studies in the transportation sector, Pierre will demonstrate how the tool supports targeted AI implementation and delivers measurable return on investment (ROI). The research provides a structured, data-driven roadmap based on tangible financial metrics, enabling organizations to adopt AI not as a disruption but as a strategic productivity lever.

Roundtable - Navigating Disruptions in Global Trade

Oct 01, 2025 at 12:00PM - Oct 02, 2025 at 1:00PM

MIT Campus

Join MIT researchers and industry experts for an interactive workshop focusing on global trade disruptions. Led by Dr. Chris Caplice. Additional details to be shared as the agenda is confirmed.

How AI is Transforming Omnichannel Fulfillment

Nov 05, 2025 at 11:00AM - Nov 05, 2025 at 12:00PM

Virtual

As e-commerce continues to reshape the retail landscape, supply chain leaders must adapt to growing demands for speed, flexibility, and personalized customer experiences. In this virtual briefing, Dr. Eva Ponce will share her research on how companies navigate the complexities of omnichannel supply chains. The session will explore the role of emerging technologies in eCommerce fulfillment and conclude with a focus on how AI-powered solutions are helping companies personalize customer interactions across multiple channels. Most importantly, Dr. Ponce will examine how AI-driven personalization is affecting supply chain operations. Be ready for an interactive discussion and gain insights from real-world examples.

Human-AI Collaboration: Boosting Supply Chain Performance

Dec 03, 2025 at 11:00AM - Dec 03, 2025 at 12:00PM

Virtual

The true power of AI lies in its ability to perceive, interact, adapt, and continuously learn. But unlocking this potential requires carefully designed human-AI collaboration, especially within supply chains. How can we design AI systems to enhance the greatest potential for mutual learning with the proper dynamics between human and AI teams for better long-term performance? Join this engaging session with the Director of the MIT Digital Supply Chain Transformation Lab, Dr. Maria Jesus Saenz, to discuss the latest applied research and field experiments around humans and AI complementary capabilities in demand forecasting and procurement negotiations.

Roundtable – The Use of Agentic AI in Supply Chains

Dec 09, 2025 at 8:30AM - Dec 10, 2025 at 1:00PM

MIT Campus

Join MIT researchers and industry experts for an interactive workshop focusing on Agentic AI in supply chains. Additional details to be shared as the agenda is confirmed.

Virtual Partner Meeting

Dec 17, 2025 at 3:00PM - Dec 17, 2025 at 4:00PM

Virtual

Quarterly convening for members of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) Supply Chain Exchange.

Executive Education - Supply Chains: Driving Strategic Advantage

Jan 13, 2026 at 8:00AM - Jan 16, 2026 at 1:00PM

MIT Campus