Past Events Archive

Accelerate your Supply Chain: Upskilling & Reskilling the SCM Workforce

May 14, 2025 at 9:00AM - May 14, 2025 at 4:00PM

Virtual

In today’s rapidly evolving supply chain environment, staying competitive requires constant learning and adaptation. Join us for a dynamic roundtable on upskilling and reskilling strategies for a future-ready SCM workforce. Join other industry leaders and talent development experts as we identify critical skills gaps, showcase innovative skill development initiatives, and share proven best practices. Designed for SCM executives and talent development professionals, this session offers actionable insights to build a resilient, forward-thinking workforce. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of supply chain talent.

Welcome to SCM.283x - Humanitarian Logistics!

May 09, 2025 at 8:00AM - May 09, 2025 at 9:00AM

We’re excited to announce that the MITx Humanitarian Logistics course is launching again this spring—and to kick it off, we’re hosting a special live webinar on May 9 at 8:00 AM EST! 

This free, public session will introduce the course and its instructional team (Jarrod Goentzel, Tim Russell, and Matthias Schumm) and share how humanitarian logistics is making a real impact worldwide. We’ll also be joined by guest speaker Jason Zotos, Director of Procurement and Supply Chain Management for NYC Public Schools, who will offer powerful insights from the field. In the webinar, you’ll: 

• Get a behind...

Unlocking Interactive Insights: A Deep Dive into the CAVE Lab Applications

May 07, 2025 at 11:00AM - May 07, 2025 at 12:00PM

Virtual

Optimizing Food Supply Chains Under Uncertainty

Apr 02, 2025 at 11:00AM - Apr 02, 2025 at 12:00PM

Virtual

Supply Chain Response to Global Uncertainty

Apr 01, 2025 at 8:00AM - Apr 01, 2025 at 9:00AM

Virtual / Online

In an era of escalating uncertainty, supply chains must rapidly adapt to geopolitical tensions, economic shifts, and evolving risks. This MIT Global SCALE Network webinar will explore how supply chains respond to global uncertainty through three key lenses: managing risk and resilience in logistics, navigating shifts from global to regional supply chains, and leveraging data-driven decision-making for crisis response. Expert speakers will share insights from their research and real-world applications, drawing on case studies from diverse industries and international trade. Join us for a discussion on strategies that can help supply chains remain agile, secure, and sustainable in a volatile world.

Upskilling through Online Education: An Overview of the MITx MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management Program

Mar 27, 2025 at 11:00AM - Mar 27, 2025 at 12:00PM

Interested in the MITx MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management? Whether you're starting your first course, returning after a break, or exploring options, this session will provide a comprehensive program overview for both individuals and teams. Join Cara Greaney, Academic Programs Specialist, and Dr. Inma Borrella, Academic Lead, as they provide insights on the program structure, curriculum, and benefits. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the program and how it can support you and your team’s success in supply chain management.

The Future of Supply Chains: AI, eCommerce, and Workforce Trends with L’Oréal’s Chief Supply Chain Officer

Mar 26, 2025 at 11:00AM - Mar 26, 2025 at 12:00PM

How are global supply chains adapting to the rise of AI, eCommerce, and shifting trade policies? Join us for an exciting conversation with the Chief Supply Chain Officer of L’Oréal to explore how one of world’s largest brands in beauty and cosmetics is transforming its supply chain for the future. Explore the challenges and opportunities of omnichannel strategies, the impact of U.S. tariffs on international markets, and how AI is revolutionizing supply chain operations. Plus, get insights into the evolving workforce and the critical skills needed to thrive in an increasingly digital and...

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.