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The evolution of retail supply chains into multi-echelon, omni-channel networks has made efficient inventory management increasingly critical, particularly in the grocery sector. Amid this transition, the capstone project sponsor—a leading U.S. grocery retailer—is shifting from localized inventory control to a globally optimized strategy and seeks to understand the value of dynamic Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO).

The New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) poses a major risk to fuel distribution infrastructure across the central U.S., where disruption could severely limit fuel availability during an emergency. This project, developed in partnership with the MIT Humanitarian Supply Chain Lab, analyzes downstream fuel supply under earthquake conditions using operational flow capacity (OFC) queuing theory and discrete event simulation in Python.

Data-driven inbound coordination can replace fragmented freight movements with fewer trucks, fuller loads, and a more resilient logistics network. Collaboration does not mean compromise; it means fuller loads, fewer trucks, and a more efficient network.

Collaborate with seasoned MIT SCM students and researchers to tackle real-world supply chain challenges head-on. Through a 10-month partnership, your team gains actionable insights and fresh solutions as student teams apply analytical skills and effective strategies to your current projects. Joint teams that include MIT SCM students and MIT CTL faculty work on real-world problems. If you are interested in learning more about sponsoring a capstone project for the upcoming academic year, please email scm-capstone@mit.edu to connect with a member of our team.

By combining Generative AI, automated data visualization, and Retrieval Augmented Generation, researchers created an intelligent chatbot that engages directly with procurement data.

Companies can reduce planning delays and improve service levels by using a hybrid metaheuristic approach, achieving near-optimal solutions in minutes instead of hours.

SCM alum Adam Buttgenbach ’20 is powering PepsiCo’s EV revolution! The Wall Street Journal interviewed Adam about his transformative work as PepsiCo’s Director of Fleet Engineering & Sustainability, where he is leading the deployment of more than 1,750 electric vehicles, including over 100 battery-electric semi-trucks from leading OEMs like Volvo, Tesla, and Daimler.

By combining industry expertise with statistical modeling, study offers a consensus-driven definition of the truckload market cycle and tools to predict changes