Footwear’s (carbon) footprint
Study finds the bulk of shoes’ carbon footprint comes from manufacturing processes.
Study finds the bulk of shoes’ carbon footprint comes from manufacturing processes.
Steelmaking, a major emitter of climate-altering gases, could be transformed by a new process developed at MIT.
After years of research into global production systems, an MIT political scientist is convinced that government, not just the private sector, must help keep workers safe.
Researcher Eric Martinot presents findings of two-year project at campus event
Earth Day talk details Massachusetts’ accomplishments since the governor’s MIT speech five years ago, and outlines new goals.
Report finds materials manufacturers will likely be unable to meet targets for carbon-emissions reductions by 2050.
Model may be useful in improving the flow of grain in silos, and drug capsules in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
MIT researcher finds Moore’s Law and Wright’s Law best predict how technology improves.
From ‘Main Street’ firms to multinationals, improvements possible in funding of research, collaboration among manufacturers.
New room-temperature process could lead to less expensive solar cells and other electronic devices.
Survey conducted by the MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation indicates nearly half of U.S. manufacturing companies are thinking of re-shoring jobs.
Liz Katcoff (SB 2008) earns MBA and SM in Leaders for Global Operations program.
One of world’s largest manufacturing and supply chain solutions companies will collaborate with board on industry challenges and opportunities.
MIT anthropologist’s new book recounts the painful aftermath when steel plants suddenly closed in the American heartland.
US chief manufacturing officer will discuss President Obama’s proposed manufacturing initiative at MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation.