Upcoming Events

Technology Enabling Procurement Evolution

Dec 04, 2024 at 9:00AM - Dec 05, 2024 at 5:00PM

New Brunswick, New Jersey

This roundtable will convene procurement leaders to explore how technology may change the future of procurement. Motivated by technology advances in data analytics and automation, geopolitical dynamics (global risks, trade shifts), and especially the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, companies face growing challenges and opportunities that may require new procurement strategies.

The Future of Work in Supply Chain Management: The Role of Online Education and Lifelong Learning

Dec 11, 2024 at 11:00AM - Dec 11, 2024 at 12:00PM

Virtual

The field of supply chain management is experiencing significant changes driven by digitalization, sustainability requirements, and global economic dynamics. These shifts are modifying the nature of work within the industry, which requires continuous skill development and adaptability among professionals. This talk from MIT CTL Research Scientist and MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management Academic Lead, Inma Borrella, examines the intersection of supply chain management trends with developments in online education and lifelong learning, exploring their potential to help professionals evolve and adapt.

SCM Career Development Webinar

Dec 12, 2024 at 12:00PM - Dec 12, 2024 at 1:00PM

The MIT SCM Career Services team will present recent employment outcomes and the services offered through SCM and by the greater MIT ecosystem. Other discussion topics will include how to craft a resume for your admissions application as well as industry trends and how it translates to the job search experience of an SCM student.

Executive Education – Supply Chains: Driving Strategic Advantage

Jan 07, 2025 at 8:00AM - Jan 10, 2025 at 3:00PM

MIT Campus

The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Executive Education intensive courses provide the resources you need to stay ahead of the latest developments in supply chain management. To harness the power of the supply chain as a strategic resource, executive leadership needs to cultivate teams that exhibit a unique combination of both analytical and interpersonal capabilities. Our faculty and instructors include some of the world’s most prominent thought leaders across disciplines.

Cybersecurity Best Practices for Building Stronger Supply Chains

Jan 15, 2025 at 11:00AM - Jan 15, 2025 at 12:00PM

Virtual

In today’s highly interconnected world, modern supply chains are more vulnerable than ever to cyberattacks. Historically, supply chain professionals have focused on physical risks, while cybersecurity has remained the domain of IT departments. However, the growing reliance on digital technologies including assets such as robots, cloud systems, and third-party vendors has dramatically expanded the attack surface of supply chains, making cybersecurity a critical concern for all stakeholders. In this talk, Dr. Miguel Rodríguez García will provide a set of cybersecurity best practices that managers should incorporate into their supply chain risk management strategies.

SCALE Expo 2025

Jan 23, 2025 at 4:00PM - Jan 23, 2025 at 7:30PM

MIT Campus

The MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network Expo provides a unique opportunity to preview nearly 100 industry-sponsored research projects conducted by MIT SCALE graduate students. Students have been working on year-long industry-sponsored projects to address real-world problems, gaining invaluable business insights in the process. The Expo will showcase this research-in-progress on a broad range of future-forward topics, and will provide an exclusive glimpse at what the final findings will reveal later in the year.

SCM Preview Day

Feb 21, 2025 at 10:00AM - Feb 21, 2025 at 3:00PM

MIT Campus

Come experience a day on MIT’s campus. Learn about the SCM program, hear from current students, and network with other SCM professionals.