Upcoming Events

Analytics-Driven Supply Chain Design: Key Opportunities

Nov 13, 2024 at 11:00AM - Nov 13, 2024 at 12:00PM

Virtual

Supply chain design is crucial for strategic planning and value creation, particularly as supply chains become more global and customer-focused. To gain a competitive edge, companies need to adopt new supply chain design paradigms that go beyond cost minimization and address global markets, value creation, and sustainability. This includes integrating tactical components into strategic tools, incorporating risk mitigation and resilience measures, and embracing new technologies for digitally enabled, customer-centric supply chains. The use of advanced analytical tools in optimization, simulation, and data science offers unprecedented opportunities for data-driven supply chain design processes. In this presentation, Dr. Milena Janjevic, Founder and Director of the MIT Supply Chain Design Lab, will discuss these new supply chain design paradigms and the importance of adopting a holistic approach that integrates these advanced tools and methodologies into strategic decision-making.

Technology Enabling Procurement Evolution

Dec 04, 2024 at 9:00AM - Dec 05, 2024 at 5:00PM

New Brunswick, New Jersey

This roundtable will convene procurement leaders to explore how technology may change the future of procurement. Motivated by technology advances in data analytics and automation, geopolitical dynamics (global risks, trade shifts), and especially the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, companies face growing challenges and opportunities that may require new procurement strategies.

The Future of Work in Supply Chain Management: The Role of Online Education and Lifelong Learning

Dec 11, 2024 at 11:00AM - Dec 11, 2024 at 12:00PM

Virtual

The field of supply chain management is experiencing significant changes driven by digitalization, sustainability requirements, and global economic dynamics. These shifts are modifying the nature of work within the industry, which requires continuous skill development and adaptability among professionals. This talk examines the intersection of supply chain management trends with developments in online education and lifelong learning, exploring their potential to help professionals evolve and adapt. The discussion will begin by analyzing current trends shaping the future of work in supply chain management, including their impact on job roles, required competencies, and career development pathways. Building on this foundation, the talk will explore the role of online education in preparing professionals for this evolving landscape. It will address how digital learning platforms can help bridge emerging skills gaps and foster a culture of continuous learning within the industry. The presentation will draw from experiences with the MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management. These examples will illustrate how online education is actively contributing to workforce development in the sector. The talk will also consider future directions in supply chain education, including the integration of emerging technologies and innovative pedagogical approaches.

Executive Education – Supply Chains: Driving Strategic Advantage

Jan 07, 2025 at 8:00AM - Jan 10, 2025 at 3:00PM

MIT Campus

The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Executive Education intensive courses provide the resources you need to stay ahead of the latest developments in supply chain management. 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.

Cybersecurity Best Practices for Building Stronger Supply Chains

Jan 15, 2025 at 11:00AM - Jan 15, 2025 at 12:00PM

Virtual

In today’s highly interconnected world, modern supply chains are more vulnerable than ever to cyberattacks. Historically, supply chain professionals have focused on physical risks, while cybersecurity has remained the domain of IT departments. However, the growing reliance on digital technologies including assets such as robots, cloud systems, and third-party vendors has dramatically expanded the attack surface of supply chains, making cybersecurity a critical concern for all stakeholders. In this talk, Dr. Miguel Rodríguez García will provide a set of cybersecurity best practices that managers should incorporate into their supply chain risk management strategies.

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.

SCM Preview Day

Feb 21, 2025 at 10:00AM - Feb 21, 2025 at 3:00PM

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.