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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.

The economic impact of Tuesday's deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore could be widespread and far-reaching. MIT's Center for Transportation and Logistics was busy Wednesday. FEMA worked with the center on studies about logistics and reached out for help looking at what was going on in Baltimore. Professor Yossi Sheffi weighs in. 

BOSTON — The Port of Baltimore is specially equipped to receive automotive cargo and handles the majority of vehicles delivered to the East Coast, according to the Maryland Dept. of Transportation’s. Professor Yossi Sheffi weighs in on this. 

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.

Blitzscaling "A Start-up" interviews Professor Yossi Sheffi, who is the Elisha Gray II Professor of Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He founded or co-founded five companies and has authored numerous scientific publications and nine books. Yossi Sheffi has been Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics since 1992. From 2007 to 2012, he was the MIT Engineering Systems Division Director. He is the founding Director of MIT's Master of Supply Chain Management degree, established in 1998. 

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.