The feature explores the growing pressures facing global supply chains, from geopolitical disruption and climate-related challenges to the rapid evolution of AI and digital technologies. It also examines how organisations are increasingly balancing productivity, resilience and sustainability in response to a more uncertain operating environment.
The article outlines the UK SCALE Centre’s mission as the UK node of the MIT Global SCALE Network, bringing together academia, industry and policymakers to address complex supply chain challenges through research, education and collaboration.
The feature highlights several areas of activity across the Centre, including:
- Industry engagement through symposia, discovery weeks and executive forums
- The development of future supply chain talent through the MSc Supply Chain Management programme
- Applied research and innovation partnerships
- The role of data, AI and digital technologies in future supply chain transformation.
The piece also includes insights from Dr Yasmine Sabri, Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management and Programme Lead for the MSc Supply Chain Management programme at Loughborough University.
Read the full feature in the Humanitarian Logistics Association newsletter.