Past Appearances

Professor Yossi Sheffi talked in depth about his book The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of Work during an interview with the Managing Director of Alcott Global. 

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Professor Yossi Sheffi sat down with CBS to talk about the future of work in a world with advancing AI capabilities and what that world will look like from a supply chain perspective. 

Professor Yossi Sheffi spoke to FOX 25 News reporters and said job seekers with a tech background won’t become extinct thanks to AI, but it may mean they’ll need to prepare for a different future by leveraging their “human qualities”.

Private Event

Professor Yossi Sheffi gave a presentation at the conference via zoom. 

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Professor Yossi Sheffi presented his latest book and findings to a private audience, which consisted of companies who are partnered with the Center for Transportation & Logistics. 

Professor Yossi Sheffi opened up the conference. The year 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, the milestone has given us much to ponder over the evolution of the supply chain and logistics field—the term “supply chain” itself is only 40 years old. 

Professor Yossi Sheffi and many other industry leaders celebrated MIT CTL's five decades of excellence in research, education, and industry engagement, we were thrilled to bring together industry leaders to explore and exchange ideas and insights on the future of supply chain innovation.

"Crossroads has become the industry’s most compelling forum for the ideas that will shape tomorrow's supply chains,” said Yossi Sheffi

In visit to MIT, FedEx founder Fred Smith, in discussion shared thoughts on innovation with Center for Transportation and Logistics Director Yossi Sheffi, who reflected on 50 years in business and building for the future.