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Supply chain expert and MIT Professor Yossi Sheffi offered insights on the impact of the recent disruptions at Stop & Shop, suggesting that recovery could be swift if the company can restore its systems safely. Read more to see what he had to say about the situation.

Professor Yossi Sheffi reminds us that technology does eliminate some jobs, but not all; it actually creates more opportunities. In this article by Brian Straight from Supply Chain Management Review, Sheffi is cited as providing examples of how embracing technology can lead to a future filled with new possibilities rather than merely fearing job loss.

In a revealing quote, Professor Yossi Sheffi emphasizes the importance of preparedness in today’s supply chains, stating, “People are prepared. Any company that did not invest in supply chain disruptions is not around.” This insight underscores how the banana industry—and businesses at large—have learned from past challenges, including the pandemic and global crises.

Professor Yossi Sheffi discussed the potential effects of automation on the workforce, particularly for dockworkers, in an interview with Associated Press reporter Cathy Bussewitz. The director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics remarked, “You cannot bet against the march of technology,” in response to the massive strike by US dock workers in early October, 2024.

Today, businesses of all sizes must deliver to their customers against a backdrop of supply chain disruptions, with technological changes, shifting labor pools, geopolitics, and climate change adding new complexity and risk at a global scale. To succeed, they need to build resilient supply chains: fully digital operations that prioritize customers and their needs while establishing a fast, reliable, and sustainable delivery network.

Understanding the differing recycling and sustainability viewpoints of baby boomers and Generations X, Y, and Z.

Remember the "retail apocalypse" predictions of 2017? Brick-and-mortar stores were supposed to become relics of the past. Well, those predictions were wrong.

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.

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.