MIT Center for Transportation & LogisticsFrom MIT Center for Transportation & LogisticsEducation & Professional DevelopmentMIT Creates New Supply-Chain Research Center in ChinaThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Center for Transportation & Logistics is partnering with the government of Ningbo, China to create a global center for supply-chain education and research.March 14, 2016All TechnologyFinancing Small, Medium-sized Supply Chain Players in AsiaSmall and medium-sized enterprises are key drivers of growth in Asia, but they are hindered by inadequate access to finance, particularly from large banks. However, the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) has developed a framework for helping banks to tap into this vast market.November 19, 2013All LogisticsApp Designed to Help Ports Better Handle Disruptions Caused by WeatherAs another "extremely active" hurricane season kicks off the U.S. national ports system is better able to cope with weather-related disruptions thanks to an online application called Port Mapper.June 7, 2013All TechnologyHow Much Hype Is There in Claim That 3D Printing Will Revolutionize Supply Chain?3D printing is being hailed as a breakthrough technology that will revolutionize manufacturing and supply chain management. This may be the case, but we should avoid repeating the mistake of relying on hype to judge its value.June 6, 2013All LogisticsInventory Is an Asset. Unless It's a Liability. Or Could It Be a Little of Each?Depending on which corporate silo you belong to, inventory can be a liability, an asset or something in between. How do supply chain professionals overcome these biases and implement optimal inventory management solutions?May 21, 2013Business Strategy AlignmentWhat's the Best Definition of Supply Chain Innovation?For many companies supply chain innovation (SCI) is a key source of competitive advantage. Yet there is no clear, commonly accepted definition of the concept; one company's SCI is another company's process improvement.May 3, 2013All LogisticsGreater Risk Management Needed and Commitment to On-time Delivery Not Universal, Say Preliminary Findings of MIT StudyMarch 23, 2010All LogisticsTake MIT's Global Supply Chain Risk SurveyNovember 16, 2009Forecasting & Demand PlanningInventory You Can Count OnJune 10, 2009Business Strategy AlignmentRefined Fuel Price PredictionsMay 20, 2009Page 1 of 1
