Dell: Roadmap of a Digital Supply Chain Transformation

Dec 16, 2021 | News

By Dr. Inma Borrella, Dr. Maria Jesus Saenz, and Dr. Elenna Revilla The case illustrates the process that allows a company to successfully implement a digital transformation strategy in its supply chain. It provides a powerful illustration of Dell Technologies Inc.’s...

Don’t overlook the importance of KPIs in AI/ML projects

Sep 14, 2021 | News, Publications

By Dr. Maria Jesus Saenz Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (ML) are affecting many areas of supply chain management, including the use of key performance indicators (KPIs). As critical measures of operational performance, KPIs are fundamental to the...

Developing a Digital Container Triangulation Solution in China

Sep 14, 2021 | News, Publications

Digital technologies have changed the competitive dynamics of the logistics services industry. Companies like Maersk have started upgrading their traditional services towards technology-supported transportation solutions.  Authored by Jieming Feng and Mauricio Moreno....

Introducing synchromodality: One missing link between transportation and supply chain management

Sep 14, 2021 | News, Publications

Authored by Dr. Beatriz Acero, Dr. Maria Jesus Saenz, and Dr. David Luzzini This study develops and tests the synchromodality construct, a novel supply chain concept that integrates the flexible use of different transport modes based on real-time information. At a...

Key Performance and Key Learning Indicators in Digital Transformation

Jun 21, 2021 | News

Dr. Maria Jesus Saenz, director of MIT Digital Chain Transformation Lab, speaks with Ken Cottrill, editorial director of MIT Supply Chain Frontiers, about the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify KPIs and KLIs during digital transformation....

Leading Digital Supply Chain Transformation: Virtual Masterclass

Apr 3, 2021 | Education, News

Dr. Maria Jesus Saenz held an online Masterclass on developing digital supply chain capabilities at the Future Factory on March 26, 2021. This highly practical, online Masterclass helps create digital supply chain strategies, implement key digital capabilities, and...