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

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.

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.

Moving air has become a nuisance for the trucking industry in recent years. A recent industry report estimated that at any given moment, roughly 35% of all trucks on US freeways were empty of goods. For example, a truck driver might secure a load to haul from Long Beach, California, to Chicago, but once they drop off the load, they'll head home with a trailer full of, well, nothing but air.

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.

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. government policies, tariffs, staffing, funding, and international relations suggests that enterprises must not only “expect the unexpected,” they must also be prepared to manage supply chain disruptions and fluctuating costs for some time to come.

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.

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. This year, we updated our curriculum to reflect the latest trends in automation, visibility, and more, ensuring our learners are equipped to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving supply chain landscape.

Early graduate job placement numbers for the MIT Supply Chain Management master’s degree (SCM) in 2024 show that the program outperformed many elite Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs in the US.

The disparities reflect the growing demand for professional education in supply chain management, and the function’s strategic importance for companies navigating an increasingly challenging competitive landscape.

More than 175 supply chain master’s students and certificate candidates attended the 2025 Annual MIT Global SCALE Network Supply Chain Student Research Expo on January 23, 2025, at the MIT campus.

Chinese Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important traditional festival originating in China, celebrated by more than 2 billion people worldwide. Other than the cultural and spiritual meaning the festival bestows to Chinese people, the 15-day long holiday (beginning with Chinese New Year’s Eve to the Chinese Lantern Festival) has a tremendous impact on the global supply chain, largely due to the uncertainty created by surging demand, decreasing manufacturing capacity, and the logistics disruption.

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.