The MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (MIT CTL) and Loughborough University have announced the addition of the United Kingdom Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (UK SCALE) Centre at Loughborough University, one of the top 20 research-led universities in the U.K., to the MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network. The launch of the U.K. SCALE center marks a significant expansion of the network, an international alliance of leading research and education centers dedicated to driving supply chain and logistics innovation through global collaboration.
With the inclusion of Loughborough, the MIT Global SCALE Network now comprises five centers of excellence across four continents. These centers pool their expertise and collaborate on research projects that address real-world supply chain and logistics challenges, helping companies worldwide navigate an increasingly complex business environment.
“Loughborough University’s exceptional research capabilities and commitment to supply chain innovation make it a valuable addition to the MIT Global SCALE Network,” says Professor Yossi Sheffi, director of MIT CTL. “Their expertise will enhance our collective ability to create cutting-edge solutions and educate the next generation of supply chain leaders.”
Loughborough University will join the network alongside existing centers: MIT CTL, the Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC, Spain), the Center for Latin-American Logistics Innovation (CLI, Colombia), the Luxembourg Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LCL), and the Ningbo China Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (NISCI). The four university centers (MIT, ZLC, LCL, and NISCI) offer their own master’s programs, while CLI offers a graduate certificate in logistics and supply chain management. Together, these centers offer a comprehensive curriculum in supply chain management, fostering a global community of bold thinkers from both industry and academia.
“Joining the MIT Global SCALE Network is a tremendous opportunity for Loughborough University,” says Angelika Zimmermann, program lead for management MSc Loughborough University. “We are excited to collaborate with world-leading institutions and contribute to the advancement of supply chain knowledge and practice on a global scale.”
The MIT Global SCALE Network was established in 2003 with the inauguration of the Zaragoza Logistics Center in Spain. Since then, it has expanded to include centers in Colombia, Luxembourg, China, and now the United Kingdom. The network supports over a dozen educational programs, engages more than 80 researchers and faculty, partners with 150 corporations, and boasts an alumni network of over 1,200 professionals worldwide.
Organizations partnering with the MIT Global SCALE Network gain unparalleled access to expertise, innovative research, and a unique forum for knowledge exchange, while the network’s centers and students benefit from rich industry engagement and collaborative opportunities.
For over five decades, MIT CTL has been a world leader in supply chain management research and education. The center collaborates with industry through its corporate outreach program, turning innovative research into commercial applications. Consistently ranked first in business programs for logistics and supply chain management, MIT CTL’s supply chain management master’s program was the first of its kind, offering an intensive degree in just 10 months.
Loughborough University is one of the top 20 research-led universities in the U.K., renowned for its excellence in education and research. The university’s commitment to innovation and collaboration makes it a significant contributor to the field of supply chain and logistics.
For more information, contact Benjy Kantor or Dan McCool at MIT CTL, or Martyn Edwards at Loughborough University.
