Past Events Archive

MIT CTL Emerging Research Showcase

Mar 19, 2025 at 8:30AM - Mar 19, 2025 at 2:00PM

MIT Museum

Join us for a Supply Chain Exchange exclusive event. The MIT CTL Emerging Research Showcase highlights the innovative contributions of early-career researchers at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. In these sessions, organized by CTL Research Scientists, Drs. Miguel Rodríguez García and Selene Silvestri, CTL emerging talent will present their current projects or forward-thinking research ideas and engage directly with industry partners from the Center to exchange insights, gather feedback, and explore opportunities for collaboration.

This showcase is designed not only to spotlight...

Crossroads 2025: Technology Advances & the Impact on SCM

Mar 18, 2025 at 8:00AM - Mar 18, 2025 at 5:00PM

MIT Campus, 75 Amherst Street, Cambridge, MA 02142

Crossroads 2025 will bring together supply chain leaders, industry executives, and MIT researchers to explore how technological advancements are shaping the future of supply chain management. This year’s event will focus on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI (GenAI), robotics, automation, additive manufacturing, and data analytics. In a rapidly evolving global landscape—marked by geopolitical shifts, trade dynamics, and emerging risks—understanding these technologies is essential for developing forward-looking supply chain strategies.

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning in Warehouse Automation and Robotics

Mar 12, 2025 at 11:00AM - Mar 12, 2025 at 12:00PM

Virtual

Dr. Matthias Winkenbach is a Principal Research Scientist at MIT, where he serves as the Director of Research of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. In this role, he manages CTL’s research activities and shapes the center’s strategic agenda of creating supply chain and logistics innovation and driving it into practice in collaboration with our global network of industry partners.

GCLOG Alumni and Faculty Panel

Mar 11, 2025 at 10:00AM - Mar 11, 2025 at 11:00PM

The MIT GCLOG invites you to join a distinguished panel of alumni & faculty from the program as they share their insights about how the program has impacted their lives.

SCM Preview Day

Feb 21, 2025 at 9:00AM - Feb 21, 2025 at 4:00PM

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. See below for the day's agenda. 9:00 - 9:45 Welcome and Program Overview 9:45 - 10:00 Networking Break 10:00 - 11:30 Lecture with Prof. Josue Velazquez 11:30 - 1:00 Lunch on your own in Kendall Square 1:00 - 1:45 Career Overview 1:45 - 2:00 Networking Break 2:00 - 3:00 Student Panel 3:00 - 3:45 Campus Tours 4:00 - 5:30 Reception

Moving Beyond Contracts: A Strategic Approach to Transportation Portfolio Mgmt

Feb 12, 2025 at 11:00AM - Feb 12, 2025 at 12:00PM

Virtual

Traditional long-term contracts are not the only – nor the best – way to secure transportation capacity or win business in many cases. However, they remain the dominant form of outsourced transportation relationships. In this session, Dr. Acocella discusses her research that highlights the unintentional costs of the conventional contract-focused strategy and how a segmentation strategy and portfolio of relationships can result in improved supplier performance and lower costs. In addition, we discuss how automation and AI have been applied to support strategic transportation procurement decisions in practice.

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.

Your MicroMasters Journey: An Overview of the MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management

Jan 23, 2025 at 2:00PM - Jan 23, 2025 at 2:30PM

Are you interested in starting the MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management through MITx? Are you currently enrolled in your first course and wondering what to expect? Or perhaps you’ve taken a break and are looking to restart your journey? No matter where you are in your journey, our team is here to support you. Join Cara Greaney, Academic Programs Specialist, and Dr. Inma Borrella, Academic Lead, for an informative session that will cover an overview of the program, enrollment details, best practices for success, and the benefits of completing the MicroMasters. You’ll also have the...

Reshaping Supply Chain Careers Through Online Education

Jan 21, 2025 at 10:00AM - Jan 21, 2025 at 11:00AM

In the last decade, the supply chain landscape has undergone a profound transformation, driven by technological disruption and global challenges. In this webinar we will explore how digital learning platforms have become essential tools for professionals adapting to this new context. Dr. Chris Caplice, creator and primary instructor of the MITx MicroMasters in SCM, and Dr. Eva Ponce, Director of Online Education at MIT CTL, will discuss how online education has reshaped career development and skill acquisition in the supply chain field, offering a roadmap for continuous professional growth in...

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.