Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University
United Kingdom
Registration
When we look to the future of supply chains, there is a wealth of unexplored or underexplored opportunities for businesses to capitalise on. The rapid, and increasing, pace of technological and operational innovation presents forward-thinking businesses with dynamic options to develop their supply chain resilience, sustainability and productivity.
Growing geopolitical uncertainty raises complex questions for supply chain managers, as exemplified in recent years through the major systemic shocks of COVID, Brexit, the Suez Canal blockage, and conflict in Ukraine. In our increasingly globalised world, the pace of change and disruption are only likely to accelerate, placing knowledge, expertise and preparedness at a premium.
It is within this broader dynamic landscape of challenges and opportunities that Loughborough University has joined with MIT CTL to offer UK businesses the chance to access industry-specific research, collaborations and supply chain learning. This partnership combines Loughborough’s expertise on topics like digitalisation and the circular economy with the decades of world-leading experience in supply chain innovation that MIT CTL provides.
By joining the symposium, you will have the chance to hear from industry leaders, renowned academics and policymakers, learning more about what the Centre will offer, including:
- An exciting new Loughborough University-based MSc in Supply Chain Management, modeled on the successful MIT MSc programme, ranked #1 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
- Connecting to an international network, including exclusive MIT monthly research briefings which offer fascinating insights on the pioneering technologies shaping the future of the sector.
- Access to executive education programmes including bi-annual intensive courses and the opportunity to commission bespoke, on-demand additional learning programmes to meet your business needs.
- Opportunities to partner with and leverage the expertise of researchers for dedicated consultancy projects, along with single issue or broad scope research projects.
- Invitations to industry-academic roundtables and networking events dedicated to supply-chain critical issues and developments.
Speakers
Sir John Peace – Chairman of Midlands Engine
Sir John Peace chairs the Midlands Engine and Midlands Connect. He is a founder, former Chairman and Chief Executive of Experian plc, former Chief Executive of GUS Plc, former Chairman of Standard Chartered plc and until July 2018 was Chairman of Burberry plc. He was knighted in 2011 for services to the business and voluntary sector, and has been Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire since 2012.
Chris Caplice – Executive Director, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
Dr Chris Caplice serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL), where he is responsible for the planning and management of the research, education, and corporate outreach programs for the Center. He is also the founder and co-director of the MIT FreightLab – a research initiative that focuses on improving the way freight transportation is designed, procured and managed.
Dr Caplice is also currently the Chief Scientist for DAT Freight & Analytics, the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America with over $120 billion in market transactions.
Jo Pick – Chief People Officer at Wincanton
Jo joined Wincanton in 2019. As Chief People Officer she leads a team of over 340 HR professionals who support over 20,000 colleagues. Jo drives the development and retention of talent across the Wincanton Group. She also chairs the Wincanton social value steering committee, championing wellbeing, community, and diversity and inclusion.
Judith Richardson – Head of Sustainability at Argon & Co UK
Judith leads the sustainability practice at Argon & Co UK, working with clients to operationalise their sustainability strategies, turning long-term visions into tangible action that makes a real difference.
Co-Hosts
Professor Jan Godsell – Dean of Loughborough Business School
Professor Jan Godsell is Dean of Loughborough Business School and a Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Strategy. She is currently a member of the Made Smarter Expert Panel and Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund Advisory Group, and Co-director of the ESRC funded InterAct Network.
Professor Yossi Sheffi – Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
Professor Yossi Sheffi serves as Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL), he is the founder and Director of MIT's Master of Supply Chain Management degree and creator of the MIT Global SCALE Network.