Massachusetts Institute of Technology News
Scope 3 is not a firm-level problem. It is a system-level problem, and it requires system-level solutions.
A MIT supply chain Capstone project shows how coordinated inbound logistics using shared data, strategic consolidation hubs, and dynamic fleet planning can cut transportation costs by up to 60% while reducing emissions and spot freight dependence.
Cyberattacks are crippling supply chains and exposing hidden vulnerabilities in the very technologies meant to drive efficiency. As cloud platforms, robotics, and connected systems expand, companies must treat cybersecurity as a core supply chain function, building redundancy,…
A new MIT SCM capstone project demonstrates how a Generative AI-powered chatbot can transform procurement analytics by replacing static dashboards with conversational, data-driven insights that accelerate decision-making and reduce manual reporting tasks.
Investing in resilience beyond traditional risk management can deliver long-term operational, financial, and competitive advantages, turning adaptive capacity into a strategic asset for future-ready supply chains.
New research defines a clear, four-phase framework for the U.S. truckload market cycle and develops forecasting models using spot and contract rates alongside macroeconomic and industry indicators, enabling stakeholders to better anticipate and respond to capacity-demand shifts.
Global trends such as nearshoring and increasing geopolitical risks underscore the importance of companies in understanding the national and regional differences of the regions in which their supply chain partners operate.
Despite growing investments in carbon reduction, spend-based accounting methods may inadvertently inflate corporate emissions unless companies push for more precise, supplier-level data transparency.
Supply chain co-location offers a powerful solution for companies seeking to remain cost-effective, quick to market, and environmentally sustainable. Research finds one model can result in a 77% reduction in freight costs and 72% reduction in inventory holding costs.
A single port disruption could have a devasting impact on the ability of the U.S. to import certain food products from Latin America.
The pharmaceutical industry faces significantly longer lead times than other industries, and time delays can seriously impact the health outcomes of countless individuals. Recognizing the potential risks this poses, one industry giant sought to improve on-time delivery through…
The state of California recently withdrew from a mandate that would have required truckers to buy battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. The retreat is part of a changing carbon emissions-reduction landscape in the U.S., shaped largely by the new Trump…
Research looked at the trade-off between affordability and availability of medicines and how downstream dynamics impact patient access to oncology drugs.
By leveraging a data-driven approach and machine learning algorithms, an oil & gas company was able to more accurately predict semiconductor availability, reducing safety stock inventory and more effectively predicting lead-time forecasting.
Project seeks to “place a data scientist in the pockets” of procurement professionals.
