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In a recent Sourcing Journal article, Professor Yossi Sheffi commented on Shein’s pledge to invest more than 10 billion yuan in supply-chain infrastructure in Guangdong Province. The coverage highlights how the fast-fashion giant is doubling down on digitalization, supplier integration, and regional manufacturing ecosystems to strengthen speed and resilience amid global trade pressures. Read the full article in Sourcing Journal for more information.

In a recent post from Holman Logistics, Yossi Sheffi weighed in on trends shaping today’s freight and supply-chain landscape, including measured AI adoption, shifting carrier capacity, and early signs of a potential market rebound. The discussion underscores how data-driven insight and operational discipline remain critical as transportation markets adjust in 2026. Read the full article for more insights.

Supply chain influencers are shaping the future of logistics and operations management, offering expert guidance on sustainability, digital transformation, and resilience. Across regions and platforms, they’ve built strong followings by sharing innovative research, trend analysis, and strategic insights that help professionals stay ahead of what matters most.

In the Prologis Supply Chain Intelligence Report 2026, Supply Chain 3.0: New Strides in Risk Readiness, Professor Yossi Sheffi was cited for his expert perspective on how organizations are evolving their supply chain strategies in response to ongoing global disruption. The report draws on insights from more than 1,800 executives worldwide and examines key trends such as geopolitical pressures, trade uncertainty, infrastructure constraints, and the growing role of artificial intelligence.

In a recent Boston Globe article, Professor Yossi Sheffi was cited in coverage of a major cargo theft involving hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of lobster that disappeared after leaving a cold-storage facility in Taunton, Massachusetts. The piece examines how organized criminal networks are increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities in freight transportation, particularly through identity fraud and impersonation of legitimate carriers.

Professor Yossi Sheffi has been honored in the 2025 Sejong Book Awards by South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. His newest work, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of Work, was recognized as one of the year’s top academic titles. Remarkably, this is the third consecutive year that a book by Professor Sheffi has received this distinction.

Professor Yossi Sheffi’s book, Balancing Green: When to Embrace Sustainability in Business (and When Not To), was recently featured by London Business School. Read more and join the conversation on practical and effective approaches to sustainable business strategy.

Professor Yossi Sheffi leads MIT’s efforts to bridge deep analytics, systems thinking, and real-world mobility. Under his direction, the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics’ Advanced Vehicle Technology Consortium has powered a decade-long collaboration with Toyota, generating naturalistic driving data and human–machine interaction insights that underpin driver-assistance features now deployed in millions of vehicles worldwide. This work exemplifies Sheffi’s belief in academic–industry partnerships as catalysts for safer, smarter, and more scalable transportation systems.

Professor Yossi Sheffi’s insights were featured in a recent Gartner blog exploring how AI is reshaping the future of supply chains. The piece examines the balance between innovation and sustainability, noting that as AI tools scale, they could impact over a million transportation jobs and billions in operational tasks. Professor Sheffi’s perspective adds depth to the conversation around responsible AI adoption in logistics and beyond.

In a recent Logistics Management article, Professor Yossi Sheffi was cited in coverage of how global trade uncertainty is reshaping supply chain strategies in 2025. The piece, which highlights insights from industry leaders at the Prologis Groundbreakers conference, explores how companies are responding to shifting geopolitical dynamics, economic volatility, and the push for nearshoring. Professor Sheffi’s perspective underscores the importance of building adaptable and resilient supply chains in an era of constant disruption. Read the full article for more information.