The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Chris Caplice and Joe Lynch discuss MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and a wide range of logistics and supply chain topics. Chris is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT and serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL). He received a Ph.D.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

aims to block from obtaining American high technology. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company plans to invest $140 million in the initiative in 2023 as it implements the technology at its 940 remaining U.S. By acquiring GroundCloud, which was officially known as Windigo Logistics Inc.,

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 14, 2025

Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? The world is becoming increasingly interconnected, and supply chain management has become a critical aspect of business operations. In this article, we will rank and describe the top 10 university Supply Chain management programs in the world.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

This is no less true of the supply chain industry, which must manage high customer demand while simultaneously experiencing unprecedented labor issues. What’s more, the physical rigors and repetitive nature of supply chain work are creating massive challenges when it comes to employee retention.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Supply chain management books that are praised by supply chain executives, consultants and supply chain management professionals at all levels. Background In dynamic supply chain management environment, people have to make the quick and decisive actions against various issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. store operations by 9 percent over the past year, slashing hundreds of millions of dollars of goods from their balance sheets and suggesting space is opening up in their jammed supply chains. They include Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Washington state.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

About Jordan Graft Jordan Graft is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with a passion for technology and transportation. Before that, he co-founded CrateBind, a Dallas-based IT consulting and software development company that developed over fifty custom applications across various industries. Morgan in New York City.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. export regulations led to supply chain disruptions. Massachusetts-based Teradyne moved its production out after U.S. technology from helping China’s military. Massachusetts-based Teradyne moved its production out after U.S. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Scope 1 is linked to operations; Scope 2 is tied to the fuels it buys from others, and Scope 3 is associated with the supply chain. Logistics startup Zipline has flown more than 38 million miles with its autonomous electric delivery drones since the company was founded in 2014.

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Logility

MARCH 3, 2020

The supply chain professional of the future will need the types of skills you won’t find online or in a textbook. So let’s talk about supply chain in particular, and the skills we perceive to be essential to the performance of the supply chain professional of the future. Be action-oriented.

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SCM Research

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Logistics clusters play an increasingly important part in logistics & supply chain management. I am happy to share the following guest post by Professor Yossi Sheffi , a distinguished expert in logistics clusters. Practice Theory Book Guest Post Network Relationship Supply Chain Management'

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 22, 2020

As supply chains evolve, the need for secure asset transfer increases for both consumers and business to business applications. Andrew has an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Masters in Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science from North Carolina State University.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2025

The Supply Chain Matters blog alerts readers to the opportunity to attend the upcoming MIT Center for Logistics and Transportations (CTL) annual Crossroads event. The Event The MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL) will host its 12 th annual Crossroads event on Tuesday, March 19.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

FreightPlus is honored to be recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2024, a testament to the company’s growth and excellence under the visionary leadership of President Jill Clifford. For more information about FreightPlus and its services, please visit www.freightplus.io.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

In fact, as a Massachusetts resident I see the highway exit sign for the Plimoth Plantation every time I go to Cape Cod. And now on to this week’s logistics news. I found it reassuring that logistics companies are beginning preparations for what I believe is an extremely complex, large-scale process that many people are overlooking.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2017

Last year I organized our first Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure cycling team (LL4T1DCure) to raise money for JDRF , the leading non-profit organization focused on T1D research. In the meantime, here’s this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Amazon Plans Air Cargo Service for Chinese Customers (WSJ – sub.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 24, 2013

The Zaragoza Logistics Center, Zaragoza, Spain, is based in PLAZA, Europe’s largest logistics park, and both organizations benefit from the relationship. This post will be published in the fall 2013 issue of MIT CTL’s online newsletter Supply Chain Frontiers. Mutual benefits. Subscribe to Frontiers here.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Last month on Talking Logistics , Adrian Gonzalez, Keith Nash (VP Supply Chain Logistics at Lennox International ) and I discussed “Lennox International’s Complete Supply Chain Redesign.” What are some of the key supply chain trends and challenges you are facing today?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Throughout the supply chain everyone has focused on efficiency, but they’ve overlooked the drivers,” says Dave Kodadek. He comes to Manhattan with over 20 years experience designing and implementing logistics-focused supply chain solutions.

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MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Research Expo displays 70 to 80 supply chain research projects from multiple countries. On January 22, 2014, some 120 master’s students representing about 30 countries will gather at the MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, USA to present 70 to 80 supply chain thesis research projects. World view. Here are some examples.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 17, 2022

The Logility team writes, “Environmental sustainability in the supply chain is top of mind for consumers, and a brand that fails to hold itself responsible risks reputational damage that will affect the bottom line.”[2] In the past, sustainability initiatives have often been considered bad for the bottom line.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. What is the Hyperconnected Era or “The Internet of Things?”

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MIT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

On September 30, 2014, supply chain education will take a major step into the digital age with the start of SCx, an on-line educational program developed by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) for thousands of professionals across the globe. SC1x – Supply Chain and Logistics Fundamentals (fall 2014).

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 15, 2013

Closing supply chain loops and creating flexible and transparent chains which operate at the right speed are possible response strategies. Never before have companies been so uncertain about the future of the supply chains in which they operate. Value Chain 2020 project. By Marcel te Lindert.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 8, 2024

In this fast-changing world, if you are a supply chain professional looking to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, podcasts are the best way to do so. Here we have compiled a list of must-listen supply chain podcasts for people who are interested in knowing everything about the industry.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 16, 2017

by Alexa Cheater The growing role of AI in supply chain management. Rapidly evolving technology and a digitally focused world have opened the door for a new wave of automation to enter the workforce. History of automation. The idea was to automate all tasks with no human presence required on-site.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Supply chain management is one of the popular courses in today’s world and the education system. It is a field that requires individuals to have technical and excellent problem-solving abilities, which are vital in enhancing efficient logistics operations in different industries. 2. David R.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

We’re very excited to offer our warehouse automation solutions to the European market,” Chris Lingamfelter, 6 River Systems (6RS) Vice President of Sales said. Europe has a rich history in warehouse automation. Historically, automation projects were very large and complicated and expensive to implement. About 6 River Systems.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A recent episode of CBS’s “60 Minutes” ran a segment on some of the issues involved in the current global supply chain crisis — focusing primarily on U.S. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed.

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 9, 2023

Since 2015, PTC has hosted LiveWorx , a global forum that brings together manufacturing executives, engineers, product designers, quality leaders, supply chain partners, and other like-minded individuals who are focused on harnessing disruptive technologies to manage uncertainty and transform their business.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 22, 2023

We wanted to alert our Supply Chain Matters readers to an upcoming special and rather timely podcast episode that publishes next week. An active entrepreneur and after founding five successful technology focused companies, he remains a sought after speaker. and the Future of Work. and the Future of Work.

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MPO Multi Party Orchestration

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The growing interest and effort have, in fact, prompted the first annual "State of Supply Chain Sustainability" report, published just last year by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Center for Transportation and Logistics, and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).

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MIT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Research being carried out by the MIT SCALE (Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence) Network suggests that the single most important teamwork attribute affecting the performance of a virtual team is the level of trust between individuals. Chris Caplice, Executive Director, MIT CTL, in the journal Supply Chain Management Review.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology column reflects a number of significant recent announcements that depict an ongoing active cycle of tech developments. Updates included in this edition include: Coupa Software Entering Definitive Agreement to be Acquired. billion in October 2020.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 27, 2023

Supply Chain Matters announces the availability of our latest podcast episode titled Supply Chains, AI and the Future of Work. Dr. Sheffi is a recognized expert in systems optimization, risk analysis and supply chain management. and the Future of Work.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 10, 2024

Supply Chain Matters features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy financial announcements related to supply chain technology providers. Our last full edition of this column was published on June 10.

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