In this episode, we're joined by MIT Professor and MIT CTL Director Yossi Sheffi to discuss the latest supply chain news and trends. Professor Sheffi shares with us his predictions on future supply chain disruptions and sheds light on the implications of expansionary fiscal policy on inventory management and logistics network strategies. With e-commerce being the go-to channel for consumers during the pandemic, retailers have been tasked with transforming their logistics networks and rethinking their inventory management strategies. We discuss the implications of this on retail supply chains and a host of other trends we're likely to see in the aftermath of the pandemic.
 
About the Speaker

Dr. Yossi Sheffi is Elisha Gray II Professor of Engineering Systems and Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL). He is an expert in supply chain management and is the author of five award-winning books. He published his sixth and latest book, 'The New (Ab)Normal,' in October 2020. Under his leadership, MIT CTL has launched many educational, research, and industry/government outreach programs, including the MIT SCALE network involving six academic centers worldwide. In 2016, MIT CTL launched the online supply chain management MicroMasters program, reaching more than 350,000 learners worldwide. Outside academia, Dr. Sheffi has consulted with numerous organizations, and has also founded and co-founded five successful companies, all acquired by large enterprises.