In this article, Professor Yossi Sheffi reflects on a recent conference where supply chain executives shared their companies’ sustainability initiatives. While these efforts, like replacing plastic straws, recycling, and installing energy-saving devices, are genuine and often successful at reducing costs, they fall far short of addressing the global scale of the climate crisis. Incremental corporate actions, though well-intentioned, are unlikely to “move the needle” on emissions given rising energy demands fueled by technological growth and improving living standards worldwide. The article argues that small-scale initiatives may even be counterproductive by fostering complacency. Instead, the article calls for bold, large-scale solutions such as expanding nuclear power and implementing effective carbon pricing to truly bend the emissions curve. Read the full article to learn more.
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Professor Yossi Sheffi named #1 Supply Chain Influencer
Meet the #1 Supply Chain Influencer. Supply chain influencers are key figures in the modern industry, shaping the future of logistics and operations management. These experts – often seasoned professionals and consultants – provide crucial insights into tackling challenges like sustainability, digitalization, and resilience.
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THE MAGIC CONVEYOR BELT: Supply Chains, A.I. and the Future of Work
The latest book by MIT Professor Yossi Sheffi on global supply chains is an exploration of one of the most critical and complex systems of our modern economy. In The Magic Conveyor Belt, Professor Sheffi examines how supply chains have been affected by the societal and economic shocks of the early 2020s, demystifying their murky depths, twists, and turns. He also illustrates how supply chains actually worked well during the pandemic, why technology alone is not enough (despite being the key to sustainability), and how human and A.I. collaboration is the future.
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Sustainability: The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions
