Past Events Archive

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.

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...