MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
For fifty years, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) ctl.mit.edu has been a world leader in supply chain management education, research, and innovation. MIT CTL has made significant contributions to supply chain logistics and has helped numerous companies gain a competitive advantage from its cutting-edge research. Information about the accessibility of our content can be found at accessibility.mit.edu/
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What does it take to lead a global supply chain through 2026 and beyond? 🚀
We recently hosted an incredible session with Laura Ritchey, President & CEO of GEODIS Americas, to discuss how technology and AI are redefining the industry. If you missed the live event, the recording is now available!
In this deep dive, Laura joins host Dr. Eva Ponce, Director of the MIT Omnichannel Supply Chain Lab and Online Education at MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, to move past the AI hype and discuss the practical realities of modern logistics. 🔗
Whether you’re a MicroMasters learner or an industry veteran, Laura’s insights on re-architecting the supply chain are a must-watch.
👀 🎞️ Watch the full recording here now!
3 months ago | [YT] | 8
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🎙️ NEW Supply Chain Frontiers Podcast, Episode 34: The Road to Vehicle Automation: How Far Are We?
Self-driving cars have been heralded by many as the future of transportation—promising safer roads, reduced traffic, and greater mobility for all. Yet despite rapid advancements in technology and a surge in assistive driving features, acceptance of full vehicle automation remains elusive as the public grapples with questions of trust, safety, and responsibility. So, how far are we from acceptance, adoption, and implementation? Hear from the co-directors of the MIT Advanced Vehicle Technology (AVT) Consortium of the MIT AgeLab to find out.
🎧 Listen as host Mackenzie Berry chats with co-directors Dr. Bryan Reimer, Dr. Pnina Gershon, and Dr. Bruce Mehler as they explore key insights from their research.
Want to know more? You can learn more about the AVT Consortium here: avt.mit.edu/.
What do you think of the latest episode of our podcast? Let us know in the comments! 💬
11 months ago | [YT] | 0
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Thank you so much to Vanessa Clemendot, Chief Supply Chain Officer, North America, @loreal, for joining MITx MicroMasters® Program in Supply Chain Management Director Eva Ponce for their recent intake webinar!
In this session, they explored 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 automated world. 🌍 🤖
Learn more about the MM in SCM program and start learning on edX ➡️ www.edx.org/masters/micromasters/mitx-supply-chain…
1 year ago | [YT] | 1
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Looking for something to listen to on your commute home? Look no further, the newest episode of the Supply Chain Frontiers Podcast is here! 🎉 🙌
🎧 Listen to the full episode on our channel now, or wherever you get your podcasts!
As the global workforce stands to undergo significant changes in the next 5-10 years due to digitalization, advancements in AI, and automation, employers are increasingly valuing skills over degrees. For workers, this requires a mindset of continuous learning.
In this episode, host Benjy Kantor is joined by Dr. Eva Ponce, Director of Online Education at MIT CTL, and Dr. Inma Borrella, Academic Lead for the MITx MicroMasters® Program in Supply Chain Management. Eva and Inma discuss the role of online education in upskilling the workforce and the impact of the MITx MicroMasters Program, the first of its kind.
1 year ago | [YT] | 4
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📣 Last Call to Join Supply Chain Design!
Click the link to join the course now! ➡️ www.edx.org/course/supply-chain-design?utm_medium=…
Kevin Power and Plinio Cola, MIT Supply Chain Management Master's Program students and veteran community teaching assistants for SC2x, are here to remind you to enroll & verify in the course before it closes tomorrow, February 5, 2025! ⏰
Learn how to design and optimize the physical, financial, and information flows of a supply chain to enhance business performance in this 13-week instructor-paced course.
Make like Kevin and hit that enroll button before it's too late! ...Or just wait for the Plinio in your life to 'help' you enroll. 😈
1 year ago | [YT] | 0
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Hey everyone! We wanted to remind you that verification for our new online course, Advanced Supply Chain Systems Planning and Network Design (SCM 275x), is Closing Today!
Click here to join the course now ➡ www.edx.org/learn/engineering/massachusetts-instit…
The course introduction webinar is up now, and we recommend you check it out to learn about the course fundamentals from Milena Janjevic, Director of the MIT Digital Supply Chain Lab.
As a bonus, you can save 30% on the total course fee with code EDXCYBER24 - be sure to take advantage of this offer before course verification closes today, November 13, at 23:59 UTC! ⏰
Will you be joining us for the very first run of this innovative new course? Let us know in the comments below! 💬 ⬇
1 year ago | [YT] | 1
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MIT CTL Director Prof. Yossi Sheffi joined @NorthwesternEngineering's NUTC Asynchronous Virtual Roundtable series to talk about COVID-19's impact on the supply chain compared to other disruptions, answering the vital question: "What's different this time?"
6 years ago | [YT] | 1
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Welcome to the MIT CTL SCM and SCALE Youtube Channel. Thanks for joining us. Feel free to comment any time and tell us what kinds of content you would like to see.
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