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América Latina: Supply Chain & Logistics Opportunities Abound, but Proceed with Care
December 28, 2013
Before entering this vibrant marketplace, trade experts advise logistics managers to conduct a very careful examination of the region’s transportation and regulatory infrastructure.
5 Ways to Make Your Supply Chain & Logistics Career Journey a Smoother Climb
November 24, 2013
Career paths are not narrow, ladder-like pathways; they consist of broad, irregular landscapes. Along the way, you will almost certainly make lateral moves in response to unexpected obstacles, opportunities, and shifting ambitions.
Closing the Global Supply Chain Loop
October 1, 2013
Ongoing economic “volatility” and the growing global focus on sustainability are placing more pressure on logistics managers to establish a strategic, alternative distribution network. Here’s some food for thought before establishing yours.
Global Virtual Teams: How Are They Performing?
September 14, 2013
Our preliminary analyses suggest that the biggest gain could come from initiatives to build trust among the team members. Managers should also make an effort to nurture this trusting environment over time.
Supply Chain Management and Logistics: Space Supply Chain Infographic
September 9, 2013
Improving organizations' performance and maximizing customer value in a highly competitive marketplace has turned supply chain management and logistics into a highly essential component to global business operations.
Mapping the Logistics of Megacities
September 9, 2013
Megacities – cities with a population of at least 10 million people – are increasing in both number and size, and their share of world GDP is expected to grow from about 14% to over 20% in a decade. Most of the 23 megacities that currently exist are located in emerging markets.
Space: The Final (Logistics & Supply Chain) Frontier?
September 9, 2013
The primary goal of the Interplanetary Supply Chain Management and Logistics Architectures (IPSCM&LA) project is to develop a comprehensive SCM framework and planning tool for space logistics.
MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics - Supply Chain Management Education is Our Business
August 3, 2013
Since the Center’s inception, executives from hundreds of companies have attended our programs and gone on to excel in their chosen roles. These companies have applied the strategies and ideas we have taught to compete successfully in new and emerging markets across the globe.
Keeping Pace with the Skills Needed to Manage Global Supply Chains
April 15, 2013
The skill sets required to manage global supply chains today are not the same as they were 20, or even 10 years ago. And they will be different from the ones required in the future. It’s almost impossible to precisely predict what leadership capabilities will be needed going forward. The best course of action: Be agile and ready to respond to whatever happens.