The MITx MicroMasters Program offers a webinar on April 6th to explore how critical supply chains are to businesses worldwide. The webinar will be hosted by two MIT professors, Dr. Eva Ponce, Director of the MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management, and Professor Yossi Sheffi, Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. This webinar is designed for professionals with an interest in business or engineering, wanting to gain a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management and its impact on efficiency, profitability, employability, and sustainability.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a premier research university and one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Throughout its history, MIT has provided groundbreaking research and highly valuable education, particularly in the fields of engineering, mathematics, and science. Today, MIT remains at the forefront of innovation, introducing relevant and impactful programs such as the MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management, led by Dr. Eva Ponce.
Dr. Ponce oversees a massive global program that is open to thousands of students from over 190 countries. Her research focuses on the design of omnichannel distribution strategies that integrate online and offline channels and closed-loop supply chains. She also researches reverse logistics and sustainable supply chains.
Professor Yossi Sheffi is the Elisha Gray II Professor of Engineering Systems, Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, and the author of eight books including the upcoming title, “The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, AI, and the Future of Work.” He has long been a leader in the field of supply chain management and logistics research and is currently pushing the field further with his research into artificial intelligence and its effects on supply chains and the workforce of the future.
This webinar is a great resource for professionals looking to gain a competitive edge in the world of supply chain management and better understand the connections between operations and business success. The opportunity to learn from world-class experts such as Dr. Eva Ponce and Professor Yossi Sheffi should not be missed. So make sure to register soon for the Critical Role of Supply Chains in Business and Society webinar.
