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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.

Professor Yossi Sheffi was featured in a recent MIT Sloan article examining which transportation workers are most at risk as AI technologies advance. Drawing on new research, the piece explores how automation is likely to affect roles that involve routine decision-making and data handling, particularly among workers without advanced degrees. Professor Sheffi offers perspective on the scale of disruption ahead, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and workforce development as the industry adapts. Read the full article to learn more.

In this podcast episode, Professor Yossi Sheffi discusses why many companies are struggling to build resilient supply chains and what they can do to improve. Drawing on his research and real-world examples, he explains how organizations can prepare for future disruptions, including geopolitical conflict, regulation, and emerging technologies. Professor Sheffi also shares insights on the role of AI, sustainability, and corporate culture in strengthening supply chain resilience. Listen to podcast to learn more.

Tech.co has named Professor Yossi Sheffi as one of the Top 10 Logistics Influencers to Follow in 2025, highlighting his global impact on supply chain innovation, resilience, and risk management. As Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and a prolific author, Professor Sheffi continues to lead conversations on the future of logistics in an increasingly uncertain world.

Professor Yossi Sheffi was recently interviewed and served as a panelist in Prologis Groundbreakers Magazine’s feature titled "Logistics Reality Check: From 70 Minutes to 45 Seconds." In the interview and panel discussion, he explores the evolving role of automation, labor, and decision-making in modern supply chains, emphasizing how speed, adaptability, and human judgment remain essential in a tech-driven logistics landscape. The feature highlights insights from his broader work on resilience and the future of supply chain strategy.

In this three-installment Tive’s webinar series, Professor Yossi Sheffi joins Tive CEO Krenar Komoni to explore a future where end-to-end visibility of all global shipments becomes a reality. They dive into how visibility has evolved, the current state of real-time tracking, and what true transparency could mean for supply chain operations worldwide. The conversation highlights the ripple effects for logistics, planning, and customer experience and outlines what it will take to make this level of visibility the industry standard.

In a recent CATO article, the author highlighted the repeal of the TSA’s shoe removal rule and cited MIT Professor Yossi Sheffi, who called the policy “a make-everybody-feel-good thing rather than a necessity.” Based on informal travel data, the article confirmed significant reductions in airport wait times and estimated the rule wasted up to $83 billion over 19 years. Read the full article for more information.

In this insightful article, Professor Yossi Sheffi argues that political efforts alone are not enough to revive American manufacturing. While reshoring and industrial policy have dominated headlines, the real key lies in building a skilled workforce through education and training. Sheffi emphasizes that without investments in STEM education, vocational programs, and apprenticeships, advanced manufacturing technologies will outpace the labor market’s ability to support them.