“We can’t ship goods without functioning ports”
PhD student Chelsea Mitchell studies the economic forces that shape shipping ports and their ability to support global supply chains.
Startup helps retailers track their products in real-time
Using technology invented at MIT, Cartesian’s system for locating objects could also find uses in manufacturing, logistics, and robotics.
How the war in the Middle East is impacting global energy systems
Expect energy disruptions and economic damage, especially in developing countries, and prepare to build a more resilient, sustainable energy system, says International Energy Agency executive director.
Found Industries aims to strengthen America’s industrial supply chains
Founded by Peter Godart ’15, SM ’19, PhD ’21, the company has developed technologies for extracting critical metals and making fuel out of aluminum.
MIT graduate engineering and business programs ranked highly by U.S. News for 2026-27
Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 6.
AI system learns to keep warehouse robot traffic running smoothly
This new approach adapts to decide which robots should get the right of way at every moment, avoiding congestion and increasing throughput.
Chip-processing method could assist cryptography schemes to keep data secure
By enabling two chips to authenticate each other using a shared fingerprint, this technique can improve privacy and energy efficiency.
How an online MIT course in supply chain management sparked a new career
MicroMasters coursework led engineer Kevin Power to MIT, where hands-on research in the MIT Supply Chain Management blended program transformed his professional trajectory.
New MIT program to train military leaders for the AI age
The new certificate program will equip naval officers with skills needed to solve the military’s hardest problems.
MIT takes manufacturing education across the country
The new TechAMP program teaches production principles to workers, helping them advance their careers and identify savings at their firms.
Driving American battery innovation forward
At MITEI’s Fall Colloquium, General Motors’ battery development expert emphasized how affordability, accessibility, and commercialization can position the US as a leader in battery tech.
The unsung role of logistics in the US military
The MIT Supply Chain Management master's program hosts three Military Fellows each year from the US Army, reflecting the long-standing relationship between the military and the logistics industry.
MIT Maritime Consortium releases “Nuclear Ship Safety Handbook”
First-of-its-kind handbook serves as a guide for design safety for civilian nuclear ships.
Report: Sustainability in supply chains is still a firm-level priority
Analysis from MIT’s Center for Transportation and Logistics finds companies are still acting to reduce emissions, but often lag in measurement techniques.
The proud history and promising future of MIT’s work on manufacturing
MIT’s Initiative for New Manufacturing extends a deep Institute legacy of expanding US growth and jobs through industrial production.