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MIT Supply Chain Frontiers

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Supply Chain Management
Sustainability
Online Education
Climate Change
Warehousing
Micromasters Program
Corporate Sustainability
Artificial Intelligence
E-Commerce
Logistics
AI Tools
Sustainable Practices
Automation
Digital Twin Technology
MIT
Scope 3 Emissions
Supply Chain Innovation
Machine Learning
Collaborative Robots
Autonomous Mobile Robots

Thought leadership on all things supply chain from the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics.

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Warehouse automation is often evaluated through an operational lens in terms of productivity gains, labor efficiency, and accuracy improvements. Yet the environmental impact of technologies like drone-based inventory systems remains poorly understood... more

AI is “not optional anymore” in large-scale warehouses and omnichannel operations, as it’s becoming foundational to how they function at scale. In this episode, we explore key findings from the State of AI in Warehousing Report and the 2026 State of ... more

As climate-related disruptions and regulatory pressures intensify, corporate sustainability is a core strategic necessity for all operations of global firms. In this episode, we discuss how companies are navigating the complex transition toward decar... more

Artificial Intelligence is frequently hailed as a transformative force for global supply chains, yet the gap between technological promise and operational reality remains a central challenge for industry leaders. In this episode, host Dr. Matthias Wi... more

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Recent Guests

Camilo Mora
Postdoctoral associate participating in the capstone project
CTl/MIT
Episode: Automating Warehouse Inventory with Drones: An MIT SCM Capstone Project
Elisa Ruiz
Former MIT SCM student, capstone participant
MIT SCM
Episode: Automating Warehouse Inventory with Drones: An MIT SCM Capstone Project
Tommaso Portaluri
Lead sustainability at Verity
Verity
Episode: Automating Warehouse Inventory with Drones: An MIT SCM Capstone Project
Eva Ponce
Director of the MIT Omnichannel Supply Chain Lab
MIT Omnichannel Supply Chain Lab
Episode: The State of AI in Warehousing and Omnichannel
Matthias Winkenbach
Director of Research at MIT CTL and Director of ILS Lab
MIT CTL / ILS Lab
Episode: The State of AI in Warehousing and Omnichannel
Alejandro Gonzalez
Software Business Unit Director at Mecalux
Mecalux
Episode: The State of AI in Warehousing and Omnichannel
Livia Shmavonian
Commissioner on the U.S.-China Commission, former director of the Made in America Office at the White House under President Biden
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Episode: Weaponized Supply Chains: U.S.-China Trade and National Security
Josh Hodges
Commissioner on the U.S.-China Commission, former national security advisor to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Episode: Weaponized Supply Chains: U.S.-China Trade and National Security
Alejandro González
Software Business Unit Director at Mecalux
Mecalux
Episode: Smarter Warehouses: AI & Robotics at the Forefront of Logistics Innovation

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Mackenzie Berry
Host of Supply Chain Frontiers and related MIT logistics initiatives, frequently engaging with MIT CTL/ILS Lab and industry partners on AI, automation, and global supply chains.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • As a supply chain professional, I enjoy the various topics being explored with these podcasts. A great source of new and diverse ideas. Thank you!

    Audible
    5
    J. Hook
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the academic perspective of Supply Chain value

    As a supply chain professional, I enjoy the various topics being explored with these podcasts. A great source of new and diverse ideas. Thank you!

    Audible
    5
    J. Hook
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative

    Great podcast, exactly what I’d expect from MIT, but why hasn’t there been an episode since summer 2020??

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nsudheen
    United States6 years ago

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Automating Warehouse Inventory with Drones: An MIT SCM Capstone Project
Q: What do you recommend to operators considering drone-based inventory automation for sustainability?
Start by assessing drone-reach footprint, identify pain points (shrinkage, partial deliveries), require robust data measurement, and plan phased implementation with KPI alignment and portfolio-wide prioritization.
Automating Warehouse Inventory with Drones: An MIT SCM Capstone Project
Q: What are the practical barriers to achieving high drone coverage in real warehouses?
Barriers include client willingness to automate, technical limitations like visibility in deep pallet locations, cultural change, and the need for size-specific calibration across different warehouses; not all locations are equally drone-reachable.
Automating Warehouse Inventory with Drones: An MIT SCM Capstone Project
Q: Can you talk about the methodological challenges you faced taking this behind-the-scenes in the research process?
Inputs for simulations must be very granular and accurate, including warehouse size, area allocations, drone speed, charge times, and flight duration; close collaboration with Verity provided timely, precise data to ensure trust in results.
Weaponized Supply Chains: U.S.-China Trade and National Security
Q: How should policymakers determine which dependencies pose unacceptable risks and which risks are manageable?
Policymakers need to ensure the U.S. can produce materials necessary for long-term competitiveness, balancing reliance on China with partnerships to reduce vulnerabilities.
Sustainability Still Matters
Q: Can you shed some light on the tools companies are using to measure Scope 3 emissions?
Many companies still rely on spreadsheets and face challenges with data accuracy and methodologies for measuring emissions, particularly Scope 3 emissions.

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Thought leadership on supply chain innovation, with a strong emphasis on AI, automation, and sustainable practices influencing warehousing, omnichannel fulfillment, and global logistics. Episodes frequently explore practical deployments, ROI considerations, data quality, and workforce implications, often featuring academic researchers from MIT and industry partners discussing real-world implementations, emerging business models, and policy-relevant insights. Notable standouts include rigorous methodological perspectives from MIT and hands-on industry perspectives from robotics and software providers, making it a valuable listen for practitioners evaluating new technologies and collaborations in supply chains.

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