# mit ctl (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mit ctl. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Latest Technology in Freight Transportation with Samsara](https://mitsupplychainfrontiers.podbean.com/e/the-latest-technology-in-freight-transportation-with-samsara/) _2026-07-21 · MIT Supply Chain Frontiers_ Freight companies face increasing pressure to adopt AI, but which technology is actually working on the road? This episode examines critical findings from ground-level freight operations, revealing why Excel remains the dominant tool despite digital transformation efforts, and why data quality, not AI sophistication, remains the biggest bottleneck constraining freight efficiency. Joining tech… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5ypi6bfjv9tz8x5g/Freight_Samsara_Final_Audio9jk4q.mp3) ## [Automating Warehouse Inventory with Drones: An MIT SCM Capstone Project](https://mitsupplychainfrontiers.podbean.com/e/automating-warehouse-inventory-with-drones-an-mit-scm-capstone-project/) _2026-06-17 · MIT Supply Chain Frontiers_ Warehouse automation is often evaluated through an operational lens in terms of productivity gains, labor efficiency, and accuracy improvements. Yet the environmental impact of technologies like drone-based inventory systems remains poorly understood. In this episode, we explore how a capstone project conducted with Verity, a warehouse automation company, and graduate students in the MIT Supply… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2fkws6hyfksjmngx/SCM_Verity_Capstone_v16k7au.mp3) ## [The State of AI in Warehousing and Omnichannel](https://mitsupplychainfrontiers.podbean.com/e/the-state-of-ai-in-warehousing-and-omnichannel/) _2026-03-18 · MIT Supply Chain Frontiers_ AI is “not optional anymore” in large-scale warehouses and omnichannel operations, as it’s becoming foundational to how they function at scale. In this episode, we explore key findings from the State of AI in Warehousing Report and the 2026 State of Omnichannel Supply Chain Report, examining how companies are moving beyond pilots to real-world deployment. From inventory optimization and automated… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/i3g2nw62htsj6c52/MIT_CTL_Mecalux_v1_1_70s33.mp3) ## [Decarbonizing Supply Chains with C.H. Robinson](https://mitsupplychainfrontiers.podbean.com/e/decarbonizing-supply-chains-with-ch-robinson/) _2026-02-18 · MIT Supply Chain Frontiers_ As climate-related disruptions and regulatory pressures intensify, corporate sustainability is a core strategic necessity for all operations of global firms. In this episode, we discuss how companies are navigating the complex transition toward decarbonization while upholding efficiency and affordability. Joining the discussion are Dr. Sreedevi Rajagopalan and Tori Arnold from the MIT Sustainable… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7bmteutczykn3qrk/Corporate_Sustainability_v263dx5.mp3) ## [Beyond the Hype: Decoding AI in Supply Chains](https://mitsupplychainfrontiers.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-hype-decoding-ai-in-supply-chains/) _2026-01-20 · MIT Supply Chain Frontiers_ Artificial Intelligence is frequently hailed as a transformative force for global supply chains, yet the gap between technological promise and operational reality remains a central challenge for industry leaders. In this episode, host Dr. Matthias Winkenbach, Director of Research at MIT CTL, leads a nuanced discussion on the transition from AI hype to the implementation of functional "decision… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w4dczwhzqrtthxnq/AI_in_Supply_Chains_v39txxr.mp3) ## [Why So Much Food is Lost: Inside Global Food Supply Chains](https://mitsupplychainfrontiers.podbean.com/e/why-so-much-food-is-lost-inside-global-food-supply-chains/) _2025-12-17 · MIT Supply Chain Frontiers_ Global food systems produce more than enough to feed the world—yet nearly one-third of all food is lost or wasted. Much of that loss happens far upstream, driven by perishability, cold chain failures, infrastructure gaps, climate pressures, and supply chain inefficiencies that span continents. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Chris Mejía, founder and director of the MIT Emerging Market… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8ahqh4ixwajhr2se/Food_Supply_Chains_v18qj7d.mp3) ## [Weaponized Supply Chains: U.S.-China Trade and National Security](https://mitsupplychainfrontiers.podbean.com/e/weaponized-supply-chains-us-china-trade-and-national-security/) _2025-11-18 · MIT Supply Chain Frontiers_ Rising geopolitical tensions and global trade volatility have revealed a key power struggle: supply chains are a matter of national security. This year’s annual report from the congressional U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Commission warns that China has begun weaponizing key supply chain chokepoints, from critical minerals to foundational semiconductors, creating risks that reach far… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w3v2ggvkukhgkdny/CTL_China_Trade_MIX9ztt5.mp3) ## [Sustainability Still Matters](https://mitsupplychainfrontiers.podbean.com/e/sustainability-still-matters/) _2025-10-09 · MIT Supply Chain Frontiers_ As global supply chains face new waves of political uncertainty, regulatory change, and economic pressure, one thing remains clear: sustainability still matters. The latest State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report from the MIT Sustainable Supply Chain Lab reveals that despite federal environmental rollbacks and shifting investor priorities, companies continue to see sustainability as central to… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/62896pb676ifgruh/Sustainability_Report_Final_Audio8c7vg.mp3) ## [What Coffee, Cobalt, and Mangoes Have in Common: Introducing the Emerging Market Economies Logistics Lab](https://mitsupplychainfrontiers.podbean.com/e/what-coffee-cobalt-and-mangoes-have-in-common-introducing-the-emerging-market-economies-logistics-lab/) _2025-09-18 · MIT Supply Chain Frontiers_ Emerging markets play an essential role in global supply chains, providing much of the food, raw materials, and labor that keep the world running. But they also face unique challenges: fragmented systems, limited infrastructure, and volatile economies. At the same time, these regions hold immense potential for innovation, resilience, and growth if their logistics systems can adapt to meet rising… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/a8pur3rfkgyj4bxs/Final_Audio_with_Cuts6l0i2.mp3) ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MvpgGrRvXW4M) _2025-09-18 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [The Road to Vehicle Automation: How Far Are We?](https://mitsupplychainfrontiers.podbean.com/e/the-road-to-vehicle-automation-how-far-are-we/) _2025-07-15 · MIT Supply Chain Frontiers_ Self-driving cars have been heralded by many as the future of transportation—promising safer roads, reduced traffic, and greater mobility for all. Yet despite rapid advancements in technology and a surge in assistive driving features, acceptance of full vehicle automation remains elusive. As the public grapples with questions of trust, safety, and responsibility, the road to widespread adoption of… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vxbn52qsguzatcvy/CTL_AVT_Consortium_V1_MIX8sabl.mp3)