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The future of employment amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and automation presents a landscape of transformation and opportunity. This was the central theme in a recent thought-provoking talk provided by MIT Professor Yossi Sheffi at THE LOGISTICS WORLD SUMMIT & EXPO 2024. Sheffi discussed the historical perspective on technology, emphasizing that while certain jobs may become obsolete, others will emerge, demanding new skill sets and training.

Professor Yossi Sheffi dives into the disruptions experienced by supply chains during the pandemic. Professor Sheffi's insights will shed light on the root causes and strategies for resilience. Join us as we explore the impacts on global economies and industries, and uncover valuable insights for navigating future challenges.

Institutions around the world are educating the next generation of supply chain talent, while also helping established executives to enhance their already-extensive knowledge.

The COVID-19 pandemic threatened to derail supply chain management completely. Or did it?

What business owners should know about attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea, and what they can do to mitigate risk.​​​​​​

What ideas and insights were people drawn to this year? The following list outlines the most-read articles from MIT Sloan’s Ideas Made to Matter team to date in 2023. 

From artificial intelligence to supply chains to the future of China’s economy, these books help explain what’s happening in today’s business environment. Professor Yossi Sheffi ranks as number 4 in top 10 books to read. 

Dr. Sheffi returns to the show to expand on his thoughts about where human skills and labor markets are headed in the immediate impact of automated and autonomized workflows thanks to AI capabilities in logistics and manufacturing.

‘The Magic Conveyor Belt’ rewards those who stick with it. In effect, it is more like two books: an explanatory book and a visionary book. Anyone who gives up during the first part, thinking ‘I already know all this’ will miss out on a great second part which contains new insights for even the most experienced supply chain professional.This book is recommended reading for supply chain directors who will have the honour of applying these advancements in practice.

Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest integrated energy and chemical company, has long made resiliency a core tenet of its corporate strategy... resilience in the corporate world is the ability of a company to bounce back from a catastrophe or a disruption and return to normal operations levels. Dr.