MIT Campus
The 16th annual 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.
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MIT CTL Director Prof. Yossi Sheffi, author of The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of Work, will peel back the layers of supply chains, talk about their pain points and how to make them more resilient, and discuss how technology, including AI, will shape supply chains and the future of work.
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In this webinar, we will discuss nanostores—a vital part of the retail landscape in emerging markets—and their related challenges. Among other topics, we will focus on strategy and business models in the retail industry, the impacts of e-commerce and technology, the logistics challenges to serve this channel, the capabilities to anticipate or respond to potential disruptions, and the industry's future. Researchers from China, Latin America, and the United States, as well as two industry subject matter experts, will share their opinions and answer the moderators' and the attendees' questions.
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In this monthly briefing, Dr. Elenna Dugundji will present six examples of the application of AI, data science, and machine learning across the supply chain for the pharmaceutical industry. All examples have been examined in the past 2 years by MIT Supply Chain Management master's students.
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Now in its fourth year, the annual report from MIT CTL and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) examines how supply chain sustainability practices have evolved over a four-year period, how they are being implemented globally, and what that means for professionals, enterprises, industries, and the planet. The 2023 report examines a few key topics: - What (and who) is driving continued pressure on firms to make their supply chains more sustainable - Which areas of sustainability that pressure focuses on - How supply chain sustainability efforts have stood up to global crises in recent years - The state of firms’ net-zero goals
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Industrial simulation is a powerful tool employed across various sectors to model and replicate real-world manufacturing processes, systems, or operations within a virtual environment. By mimicking the intricacies of production lines, supply chains, or logistical workflows, industrial simulations enable organizations to optimize their processes, improve decision-making, and enhance overall efficiency. These simulations incorporate factors like machinery behavior, resource allocation, and demand fluctuations, allowing businesses to test different scenarios, identify bottlenecks, and...
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MIT CTL is organizing a dynamic virtual roundtable discussion on the “Omnichannel Revolution: Navigating the Future of e-commerce”. This engaging session brings together industry experts and thought leaders to delve into the most critical topics shaping the future of online retail. We will discuss key challenges in omnichannel and eCommerce (e.g. fulfillment strategies, trends in warehouse automation, how to manage omnichannel returns), and how AI is impacting omnichannel and eCommerce strategies.
MIT Campus
Join us! Innovation in Motion: Shaping the Future of Supply Chain, hosted by MIT CTL and sponsored by GS1 US, is a live event located in Cambridge, MA. The full-day event will take place October 18 and will feature five, 75-minute sessions, thought-provoking panel discussions, networking breaks, and more! The session content will focus on supply chain topics, including automation of everything, data, connected experiences, sustainability, societal and social impacts, and more. Register today to join your peers and industry leaders as they share how they're leveraging innovation in the supply chain.
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Register to attend the welcome webinar
Demand for sustainable supply chains is on the rise. Booming growth in e-commerce, fast-shipping consumer expectations, Covid-19, and many other developments have created an ever more competitive business environment for companies from all sectors and industries. Companies face increasing pressure to become more sustainable from all stakeholders, such as policymakers, shareholders, investors, and NGOs. At the same time, consumers demand more sustainable products and services. The critical challenge for people working within organizations is becoming more...
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Join MIT’s SCM Admissions team for a comprehensive look into SCM and an overview of the admissions process for the Class of 2025 admissions cycle!