The MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network has once again been ranked as the world’s top master’s program for supply chain and logistics management by Eduniversal’s 2024/2025 Best Masters Rankings. This recognition marks the eighth consecutive No. 1 ranking since 2016, reaffirming MIT’s unparalleled leadership in supply chain education, research, and practice.
Eduniversal evaluates more than 20,000 postgraduate programs globally each year, considering academic reputation, graduate employability, and student satisfaction.
The MIT SCALE Network’s sustained top ranking reflects its commitment to fostering international diversity; delivering hands-on, project-based learning; and success in developing a generation of supply chain leaders ready to tackle global supply chain challenges.
A growing global network with local impact
This year’s ranking coincides with the MIT SCALE Network’s expansion of its global footprint, highlighted by the recent announcement of the UK SCALE Center at Loughborough University. The center, which will welcome its inaugural cohort in fall 2025, underscores MIT’s commitment to advancing supply chain innovation and creating transformative opportunities for students and researchers.
The UK SCALE Center joins the network’s global community of centers in the United States, China, Spain, Colombia, and Luxembourg. Together, these centers deliver world-class education and practical solutions that address critical supply chain challenges across industries, empowering a global alumni base of more than 1,900 leaders representing over 50 different countries.
"The launch of the UK SCALE Center represents a fantastic opportunity for Loughborough University to showcase our cutting-edge research and data-driven, forward-thinking approach to supporting the U.K. supply chain industry,” says Jan Goodsell, dean of Loughborough Business School. “Through projects like the InterAct Network and our implementation of the Made Smarter Innovation 'Leading Digital Transformation' program, we’re offering businesses and industry professionals the essential training and leading insights into the future of the supply chain ecosystem, which I’m excited to build on with the creation of this new MSc in supply chain management."
Other MIT SCALE centers also emphasized the network’s transformative impact:
“The MIT SCALE Network provides NISCI students with the tools, expertise, and global connections to lead in today’s rapidly evolving supply chain environment,” says Jay Guo, director of the Ningbo China Institute for Supply Chain Innovation.
Susana Val, director of Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC), highlights the program’s reach and influence: “For the last 21 years, ZLC has educated over 5,000 logistics professionals from more than 90 nationalities. We are proud of this recognition and look forward to continuing our alliance with the MIT SCALE Network, upholding the rigor and quality that define our teaching.”
From Luxembourg, Benny Mantin, director of the Luxembourg Center for Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LCL), adds, “Our students greatly appreciate the LCL’s SCALE Network membership as it provides them with superb experience and ample opportunities to network and expand their scope.”
The global presence and collaborative approach of the MIT SCALE Network help define its mission: to deliver education and research that drive transformative impact in every corner of the world.
A legacy of leadership
This latest recognition from Eduniversal underscores the MIT SCALE Network’s leadership in supply chain education. For over two decades, its master’s programs have shaped graduates who tackle pressing challenges across industries and geographies.
"This recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty, researchers, and global partners to delivering excellence in supply chain education," says Yossi Sheffi, director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. “The MIT SCALE Network’s alumni are proof of the program’s impact, applying their skills to tackle challenges across every industry and continent.”
Maria Jesus Saenz, executive director of the MIT SCM Master’s Program, emphasizes the strength of the global alumni network: “The MIT SCALE Network doesn’t just prepare graduates — it connects them to a global community of supply chain leaders. This powerful ecosystem fosters collaboration and innovation that transcends borders, enabling our graduates to tackle the world’s most pressing supply chain challenges.”
Founded in 2003, the MIT SCALE Network connects world-class research centers across multiple continents, offering top-ranked master’s and executive education programs that combine academic rigor with real-world application. Graduates are among the most sought-after professionals in the global supply chain field.
