December 2025

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.

MIT CTL & Mecalux Live webinar: The state of AI in warehousing

Dec 16, 2025 at 11:00AM - Dec 16, 2025 at 12:30PM

Virtual

On Tuesday, December 16 at 11:00 AM EST, MIT CTL's Matthias Winkenbach and Mecalux's Alejandro González will be discussing the state of AI in warehousing live. Register for the webinar for free by signing up for our newsletter. AI is reshaping every corner of warehouse operations — from resource allocation and inventory accuracy to labor productivity and automated decision-making. But how far along is the industry?

SCALE Webinar - City Logistics: Innovating the last mile

Dec 15, 2025 at 8:00PM - Dec 15, 2025 at 10:00AM

Virtual

On December 15 at 8 AM EST, the MIT Global SCALE Network - hosted by the Luxembourg Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LCL) - brings together top researchers and practitioners for a free webinar to explore what’s next for city logistics. Featuring international experts sharing cutting-edge work on digital tools, operational pilots and policy-driven innovations

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.

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.

November 2025

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.

Advanced Supply Chain Systems Planning and Network Design: SCM.275x | Welcome Webinar

Nov 04, 2025 at 10:00AM - Nov 04, 2025 at 11:00AM

Curious how data and optimization can transform real-world supply chains? Join us for a live webinar introducing Advanced Supply Chain Systems Planning and Network Design: SCM.275x.

In this interactive session, instructors from the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics will show how companies design and optimize global supply chain networks using Python-based models to make smarter strategic decisions. You’ll get a preview of the course content, see how analytics drives performance, and hear directly from past learners about their experiences and takeaways.

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October 2025

The Sustainable Warehouse Revolution | Live Webinar

Oct 29, 2025 at 1:00PM - Oct 29, 2025 at 2:00PM

Warehousing is rapidly evolving from static storage to dynamic ecosystems powered by robotics, drones, and AI. 

In this conversation, Dr. Josué Velázquez Martínez, Director of the MIT Sustainable Supply Chain Lab and Prof. Raffaello D’Andrea, Founder & CEO of Verity, discuss how warehouse automation is reshaping supply chains and redefining sustainability metrics. The session connects evidence from the 2025 State of Supply Chain Sustainability report with D’Andrea’s pioneering work in autonomous robotics to envision a more efficient, lower-carbon supply chain future.

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management: SCM.290x | Welcome Webinar

Oct 08, 2025 at 11:00AM - Oct 08, 2025 at 12:00PM

Register to attend the welcome webinar

Transform your organization's climate pledges into actionable strategies through better supply chain management.

Demand for sustainable supply chains is on the rise. Booming growth in e-commerce, fast-shipping consumer expectations, global disruptions, and other emerging factors have created an increasingly competitive business landscape across all industries. Companies face growing pressure from stakeholders—including policymakers, shareholders, investors, and NGOs—to implement sustainable practices. At the same time, consumers are seeking more sustainable...

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.