Upcoming Events

Crossroads 2023: A View of the Future from Leadership

Mar 28, 2023 at 8:00AM - Mar 28, 2023 at 5:00PM

MIT Campus

We are convening this session because the freight transportation market, especially truckload, has been in a sustained inverted market (where average spot rates are below average contract rates) for almost a full year now. While we traditionally see the use of the spot market drop following a tight period of the business cycle, it is not the case this time. In analyses conducted here at MIT’s Freightlab as well as with DAT iQ, we have found that the use of the spot market has been sustained throughout this soft period. Interestingly, we are discovering that there are two general paths to the spot market. The first is as a “stop gap” after failure of the routing guide while the second is “direct to spot” where the routing guide is totally bypassed. The use of spot as a “stop gap” has dropped significantly, as expected, but the “direct to spot” path has remained elevated at pandemic levels. In this highly interactive roundtable, we will discuss and debate the use of the spot market strategically and tactically. Additionally, we will explore the different methods and mechanisms that shippers use to access the spot market.

Annual Partner Meeting 2023

Mar 29, 2023 at 8:00AM - Mar 29, 2023 at 4:00PM

MIT Campus

The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) convenes members from the MIT CTL Supply Chain Exchange for the Annual Partner Meeting. The Annual Partner Meeting provides the representatives from our 50+ Supply Chain Exchange member companies with updates on the latest research and development activities at MIT CTL. We use this time together to solicit input from members on future plans for the Center.

From AI to drones – perspectives on how technology will change the last-mile logistics industry

Apr 05, 2023 at 11:00AM - Apr 05, 2023 at 12:30PM

Virtual

In this session, Dr. Matthias Winkenbach, Director of the MIT Megacity Logistics Lab, discusses how novel technologies and advanced algorithms will enable future last-mile logistics services to create superior value for consumers and businesses.

The Critical Role of Supply Chains in Business and Society

Apr 06, 2023 at 11:00AM - Apr 06, 2023 at 11:45AM

Virtual

Are you looking to upskill in supply chain management, or do you know someone who is exploring a career in business or engineering? Learn how supply chain management touches virtually every aspect of business and operations.

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected global economy, supply chain disruptions and complexities are becoming increasingly common, underscoring the need for supply chain literacy. Having a solid understanding of supply chain management is crucial for businesses and individuals alike, as it impacts efficiency, profitability, employability, and sustainability of...

Embracing Variability: Using Spot as Strategy in Truckload Transportation Procurement

Apr 21, 2023 at 12:30PM - Apr 21, 2023 at 2:00PM

Virtual

We are convening this session because the freight transportation market, especially truckload, has been in a sustained inverted market (where average spot rates are below average contract rates) for almost a full year now.

SCM Research Symposium 2023

May 19, 2023 at 8:00AM - May 19, 2023 at 5:00PM

MIT Campus

SCM Research Symposium provides a unique overview of supply chain research projects conducted by MIT SCM graduate students working in partnership with project-sponsor companies. Research Fest showcases students’ future-forward research on a range of supply chain and operations areas including Sustainability, Inventory Management, Transportation, Data Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain Strategy, and many more.

Executive Education – Supply Chains: Driving Strategic Advantage

Jun 06, 2023 at 8:00AM - Jun 09, 2023 at 5:00PM

MIT Campus

To harness the power of the supply chain as a strategic resource, executive leadership needs to cultivate teams that exhibit a unique combination of both analytical and interpersonal capabilities. Our faculty and instructors include some of the world’s most prominent thought leaders across disciplines. The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Executive Education intensive courses provide the resources you need to stay ahead of the latest developments in SCM. As a leading research and education center at the world-renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT CTL is uniquely positioned to deliver the knowledge you need to inform your strategy and practice.