March 2019

Women in Supply Chain Summit: Achieving Balance in SCM

Mar 26, 2019 at 11:30AM - Mar 27, 2019 at 12:30PM

This event is exclusively for members of the MIT CTL Supply Chain Exchange and invited guests.
Registration has closed as we have reached capacity for this event. 

Location: Converse, 1 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA
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This summit will bring the Supply Chain community together to share in the insights, experiences, and knowledge of inspiring women who are leaders in their industries and in their supply chain roles.

eXplore Conference: Navigating the Green Supply Chain - MIT SCALE Luxembourg Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Mar 12, 2019 at 9:30AM - Mar 12, 2019 at 5:00PM

Chambre des métiers du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg 
2 Circuit de la Foire Internationale 
L-1016 Luxembourg-Kirchberg

This one-day event at the Luxembourg Center for Logistics and Supply Chain Management brings together experts from the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, the University of Luxembourg, and the industry to offer a truly unique learning opportunity on the future of supply chain and sustainability. Register here.

February 2019

Strategic Supply Chain Management - MIT SCALE Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation

Feb 28, 2019 at 8:00AM - Mar 01, 2019 at 5:00PM

Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Enterprises are becoming increasingly global, with supply chains spanning geographical boundaries. To navigate the global marketplace, leaders need to know how to plan the most efficient use of material resources, as well as manage complex global networks and optimize service and quality. This course will draw on real issues confronting companies today to provide strategic frameworks for undertaking major decisions to increase competitive advantage. Register or learn more here.

ZLC celebrates its 15th anniversary with the opening of the new facilities in the city center

Feb 15, 2019 at 12:00PM - Feb 15, 2019 at 4:00PM

ZLC new facilities - EXPO - Avenida Ranillas, 5 - Edificio A bajo - Zaragoza, Spain 

The opening of the new facilities of ZLC in the Expo area is rather special as the center is celebrating 15 years as a research institute, in collaboration with the University of Zaragoza and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 

Register at the ZLC website

Innovations in Transportation Roundtable: Disrupting the Dominant Design of Procurement and Management

Feb 12, 2019 at 12:00PM - Feb 13, 2019 at 12:30PM

This MIT CTL Roundtable is exclusively for members of the MIT CTL Supply Chain Exchange and invited guests. If you are not a member of the Supply Chain Exchange and are interested in attending this roundtable, please reach out to CTL Events at <ctl-events@mit.edu>. 

Location: MIT's Samberg Conference Center, 50 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02142

The United States truck transportation market is undergoing its most dramatic transformation since deregulation in the 1980’s. The industry is experiencing the tightest capacity in over a decade and at the same time advances in technology are forcing companies to revisit the way they procure, contract, and manage transportation services. This roundtable will explore how leading shippers, carriers, and third parties are leveraging these innovations to improve their operations.

January 2019

MIT Global SCALE Network Supply Chain Research Expo

Jan 30, 2019 at 5:00PM - Jan 30, 2019 at 8:00PM

MIT Media Lab

The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics hosts MIT SCALE Research Expo.

Over 180 supply chain master's students from 42 countries showcase their company-sponsored research projects. 

The MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network Research Expo launches for over 100 semester-long research projects conducted by a global network of graduate institutions, their industry partners, and their Master’s students. The Expo showcases this future-forward research on topics ranging from blockchain to IoT and drone delivery to big data e-commerce analysis, among many others. The...

MIT SCALE Admissions Webinar

Jan 24, 2019 at 11:00AM - Jan 24, 2019 at 12:00PM

Online

Join the SCALE Global Network staff to learn about our degree programs in supply chain management. This webinar will introduce you to each program and offer a look into the key elements that make up a successful application. We will also cover key program details and frequently asked questions. This webinar serves as a great opportunity to connect with the program and ask your questions.

This event is free but registration is required -- webinar info will be sent upon registration. Register here.

Supply Chains Driving Strategic Advantage: Managing Dynamics & Innovating the Future

Jan 15, 2019 at 9:30AM - Jan 18, 2019 at 3:00PM

MIT Campus 

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Registration for this course has closed. If you would like to learn more about Executive Education, please contact ctl-events@mit.edu.

Today’s companies are realizing the importance of the supply chain as a revenue generator — it's not just a cost of doing business. In order to remain competitive in the global marketplace, senior executives must completely transform their business approach and conventional supply chain practices, and embrace new capabilities that drive more value.

November 2018

AI/Machine Learning in Supply Chain Planning: Current Applications, Future Possibilities

Nov 27, 2018 at 11:30AM - Nov 28, 2018 at 5:00PM

This MIT CTL Roundtable is exclusively for members of the MIT CTL Supply Chain Exchange and invited guests. If you are not a member of the Supply Chain Exchange and are interested in attending this roundtable, please reach out to Katie Date at <datecl@mit.edu>. 

Location:
Tuesday, 11/27/18: MIT Samberg Conference Center, 50 Memorial Drive, 6th floor (Building E52)
Wednesday, 11/28/18: MIT E40-356 (SCM Lab)

This invitation-only MIT CTL Roundtable will focus on the use of AI/ML in supply chain planning. The discussions will center on specific AI/ML applications in forecasting, demand planning, operations planning and supply chain design.

The Welfare Effect of Road Congestion Pricing: Experimental Evidence and Equilibrium Implications

Nov 26, 2018 at 12:00PM - Nov 26, 2018 at 1:00PM

MIT E40-356 (SCM Lab)

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The textbook policy response to traffic externalities is congestion pricing. However, quantifying the welfare consequences of pricing policies requires detailed knowledge of commuter preferences and of the road technology. I study the peak-hour traffic congestion equilibrium using rich travel behavior data and a field experiment grounded in theory. Using a newly developed smartphone app, I collected a panel data set with precise GPS coordinates for over 100,000 commuter trips in Bangalore, India. To identify the key preference parameters in my model – the value of time spent driving...