Digital Supply Chain Transformation: Aligning Operations and Strategy

Mar 14, 2022 | News, Publications

Dr. Maria Jesus Saenz, Dr. Inma Borrella, and Dr. Elena Revilla Digital transformation is a supply chain imperative. But too many companies take too long to accomplish their goals only to be disappointed by the results. Here, we present a supply chain-based framework...

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....

Evaluation of Waste Electronic Product Trade-in Strategies in Predictive Twin Disassembly Systems in the Era of Blockchain

Feb 18, 2021 | News, Research

Manufacturing and supply chain operations are on the cusp of an era with the emergence of groundbreaking technologies. Among these technologies, the digital twin technology is characterized as a paradigm shift in managing production and supply networks since it...

AI and Employees: Crafting Successful Teams

Feb 5, 2021 | News, Publications

Taking a capabilities-driven approach based on the AI project’s decision context and considering the managerial recommendations, you can ensure more successful teaming between humans and AI. By Christoph Herrmann and Libin Huang, supervised by Dr. Maria Jesus Saenz AI...

Building Resilient Supply Chains

Nov 24, 2020 | News, Research

In turbulent times, digital infrastructure provides insight into potential supply chain breakpoints and the agility to navigate them effectively. Turbulent times can expose weaknesses in distribution chains, putting stress on chokepoints and reducing access to...

MIT Digital Supply Chain Transformation at the 51st DSI Conference

Nov 24, 2020 | Events, News

Dr. Maria Jesus Saenz and Dr. Ozden Tozanli presented their research at the first virtual Decision Sciences Institute Conference in a session led by Dr. Saenz as a session chair. Dr. Saenz presented her joint research with Dr. Elena Revilla and our former graduate...