Media Relations

Behind every MIT CTL research project is a story waiting to be told — and when supply chain issues make the headlines, our researchers can help make sense of them. Whether you’re covering breaking news or exploring emerging trends, we can connect you with experts who translate complex data and analysis into clear, engaging insight.

Media contact: ctl_comm@mit.edu

On deadline? Put “ON DEADLINE” in the subject line and include your outlet, topic, and callback number.

Quick facts

1. Institute: MIT School of Engineering
2. Center: MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL)
3. Founded: 1973
4. Global network: 4 SCALE centers of excellence
5. Community: 80+ researchers/faculty, 170+ master’s students/year, 1,900+ alumni

6. Focus: Supply chain research, education, and industry engagement

    

How we work with the media

To request an interview or background briefing: email ctl_comm@mit.edu with your topic and deadline.

1. Interviews and quotes: We can connect you with subject-matter experts or spokespeople for on-the-record interviews.
2. Data and visuals: Many labs can share figures, charts, and explanatory visuals for publication with attribution.
3. Background briefings: Off-the-record context is available by request.
4. Attribution: Please credit “MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL).”

Areas of expertise

Explore our core research areas and connect with MIT CTL faculty and research staff for interviews, background, or data-driven insights.

Supply chain resilience and risk

How do we anticipate, absorb, and recover from disruptions?

Scope: Designing and modeling supply chains that perform under volatility and shocks.

Digital and intelligent supply chains

How do we use data, AI, and automation to make better decisions faster?

Scope: Digital technologies for sensing, predicting, and optimizing supply chains.

Sustainable and responsible supply chains

How do we grow profitably while meeting environmental and social expectations?

Scope: Measuring and designing supply chains that balance performance with responsibility.

Supply chain network design and transformation

How should we design and transform supply chain networks to meet strategic goals?

Scope: System-level design and redesign of supply chains and logistics networks.

Supply chains in emerging markets

How do supply chains need to adapt in emerging and developing economies?

Scope: Operating under infrastructure, institutional, and market constraints.

Freight transportation and logistics systems

Executive question: How do freight transportation systems shape supply chain performance?

Scope: Design and operation of truck, ocean, and intermodal logistics systems.