CTL researchers among winners of MIT Prize for Open Data

October 08, 2025 • News

The winners of the 2025 MIT Prize for Open Data included Center for Transportation and Logistics researchers Connor Makowski, Tim Russell, Willem Guter and Austin Saragih for their work on SCGraph, an open-source Python toolkit for modeling transportation and logistics networks. SCGraph enables researchers and practitioners to tackle real-world supply chain challenges by running accurate, offline routing simulations across road, rail and maritime networks — without the costs or limitations of commercial APIs.

MIT CTL Scientist and Global Futurologist Launch Book on How to Make AI Truly Useful

October 07, 2025 • Press Releases

AI has been hyped as everything from world-saving to world-ending. But beneath the noise lies a more urgent question: is AI actually useful? And if so, useful for what, and for whom?

In the Media: My Day as an 80-Year-Old. What an Age-Simulation Suit Taught Me.

September 04, 2025 • In the Media

MIT AgeLab was profiled in an article with the Wall Street Journal, written by Amy Dockser Marcus.

"It took two people to make me feel like I was a woman in my 80s.

MIT-GE Vernova Energy and Climate Alliance Technology and Policy Program Project Award Presented to Martin Staadecker

August 15, 2025 • News

Martin Staadecker, a Research Assistant in the MIT Sustainable Supply Chain Lab, has been honored with the MIT-GE Vernova Energy and Climate Alliance Technology and Policy Program Project Award in recognition of his work addressing Scope 3 emissions within supply chains. This prestigious award underscores Staadecker's commitment to advancing sustainable practices and his significant contributions at the MIT Sustainable Supply Chain Lab, which is led by Dr. Josue Velazquez and housed at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. 

How to Automate Operations Without Breaking the Bank

August 11, 2025 • In the Media

Managers at small and midsize businesses may perceive automation as too expensive to be feasible, but research has identified strategies that make implementing it possible even on a tight budget. A framework for evaluating the five main factors that can reduce — or increase — the cost of an automation project can help leaders make more informed decisions about whether process automation might be a viable and cost-effective option for their company.

AI Can Improve How Humans and Robots Work

August 06, 2025 • In the Media

Teaming humans with robots delivers better results for warehouse operations than having only robots, but there are opportunities to improve that collaboration in the face of increasing demands for speed and accuracy in e-commerce fulfillment. Studies have shown that having a mix of humans and robots can lead to greater efficiency, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness compared with full automation alone, but companies must carefully consider the respective roles that humans and robots should play in warehouse facilities. 

How AI Is Reshaping Supplier Negotiations

July 28, 2025 • In the Media

AI is revolutionizing supplier negotiations, driven by the need for speed, scalability, and strategic agility in complex supply chains. Initially used for automating low-value tasks, AI can now play a crucial role in a growing number of key procurement decisions.

UK SCALE Centre recognised with Bronze Award in ‘Collaboration of the Year’ category at HEIST Awards 2025

July 23, 2025 • News

Loughborough University, which hosts the UK SCALE Centre through a partnership with the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, won a significant award in higher education.

AI’s supporting role in supply chains

July 01, 2025 • In the Media

Despite advances, developing workplace systems that facilitate AI-human working relationships is still in its early stages. Companies need to invest in systems that enable robots and humans to assume more sophisticated roles gradually.                  

By Ken Cottrill, editorial director, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

MIT CTL Remembers FedEx Founder Frederick Smith, Visionary Leader and Long-Time Friend

June 26, 2025 • Press Releases

Cambridge, MA —The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) mourns the passing of Frederick Smith, founder and executive chair of FedEx, and honors his enduring legacy as a pioneer of innovation in global logistics and a valued friend to the CTL community.

Digital Supply Chain Transformation Case Study Recognized as Top-Selling Case in Operations Management at Ivey Publishing 2024/2025

June 16, 2025 • In the Media

MIT CTL Research Scientists Drs. Inma Borrella and Maria Jesus Saenz, in collaboration with Dr. Elena Revilla, wrote a case study which has been recognized as the top-selling case in Operations Management at Ivey Publishing for 2024/2025. The case study, "Dell: Roadmap of a Digital Supply Chain Transformation," examines a real-world digital supply chain transformation, offering insights into how leading companies are leveraging technology to build more resilient and responsive operations.

Shoring up global supply chains with generative AI

June 12, 2025 • In the Media

How will generative AI aid supply chain practitioners to navigate threats and eliminate risk? MIT Technology Review featured MIT CTL Director of Research Matthias Winkenbach in an article about supply chain resilience in the age of generative AI. 

Better AI does not always mean bigger

May 14, 2025 • In the Media

New technologies and approaches are paving the way to more efficient use of AI systems. 

By Ken Cottrill, editorial director, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, published in Supply Chain Management Review May/June 2025

The advent of AI as a widely available business tool has given rise to numerous applications that are proliferating at a dizzying pace. As we strive to stay current with the latest applications, it’s essential not to overlook the ongoing efforts to enhance existing ones. 

2025 MIT Supply Chain Excellence Awards Given to 21 Graduating Students

April 25, 2025 • Blogs

Cambridge, MA – The MIT Supply Chain Management Master’s Program has recognized thirty-four exceptional students from nine renowned undergraduate programs specializing in supply chain management and engineering across the United States.

MIT SCM Announces 2025-2026 AWE Fellowship Recipients

April 25, 2025 • Press Releases

Cambridge, MA – The AWESOME award represents a significant commitment by the MIT Supply Chain Management Master’s Program, the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, and AWESOME (Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management, and Education) to encourage students to prepare for and perform successfully in supply chain leadership roles. This fellowship was awarded to two students each year: one from the residential cohort and one from the blended.

How Uber Freight is leveraging AI to make truck routes more efficient

April 10, 2025 • In the Media

By Matt Villano for Business Insider

Emerging Research Showcase Recap

April 02, 2025 • News

MIT CTL’s first-ever Emerging Research Showcase brought together early-career researchers and industry leaders at the MIT Museum on March 19, 2025. Organized by Drs. Miguel Rodríguez García and Selene Silvestri, the event served as a platform for researchers to share their work, receive feedback, and foster collaboration between researchers and industry.

The showcase featured a series of compelling presentations tackling inefficiencies, technological advancements, and future challenges in supply chain networks. Presentations included the following: 

Lessons from The Resilient Enterprise and The Power of Resilience Speak to Our Time

March 25, 2025 • News

Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic began, and several years after the global outbreak has been brought under control, it might be tempting for supply chain leaders to pay less attention to supply disruption and uncertainty. But this is no time to let one’s guard down. While companies typically keep risks like natural disasters, supplier disruptions, and geopolitical conflicts on their radar, there is much more to think about now. Unprecedented volatility in U.S.

How AI-enabled personalization is reshaping omnichannel supply chains

February 26, 2025 • In the Media

Dr. Eva Ponce and Laura Allegue write in Supply Chain Xchange that as retailers increasingly use artificial intelligence (AI) to create customized shopping experiences, supply chains are under pressure to improve product availability, visibility, and inventory accuracy.

MIT MicroMasters© in Supply Chain Management Annual Impact Report 2024

February 06, 2025 • News

In 2024, the MITx MicroMasters® Program in Supply Chain Management continued to grow, welcoming 92,000 new enrollments and expanding our global community to over 60,000 learners from more than 190 countries.

Supply Chain Master’s Degree Now Rivals Elite MBAs in Jobs Market

February 06, 2025 • Blogs

By Maria Jesús Saénz, Executive Director, MIT SCM Masters Program; Leonard Morrison, Manager, Professional Development MIT SCM Masters Program; and Ken Cottrill, Global Communications Consultant, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Chinese New Year and its Impact on Global Supply Chain

January 28, 2025 • Blogs

Chinese New Year and its Impact on Global Supply Chain

Dr. Jay Guo | MIT Global SCALE Network's Ningbo China Institute for Supply Chain Innovation

January 28, 2025

Advocating for Offsite-Built Disaster Housing

January 17, 2025 • In the Media
Natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires are increasing in both number and scale, with devastating consequences for affected communities. Unfortunately, there’s a real lack of alternative housing options for disaster survivors. There are solutions to this problem, and the offsite building industry can help bring them to fruition.

How Boston Is Poised to Become the Nation’s Leading Longevity Hub

January 17, 2025 • In the Media

How Boston Is Poised to Become the Nation’s Leading Longevity Hub

Getting older? You’re in the right place.