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Jan 2025
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In today's new episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Sofia Rivas Herrera welcome Dr. Yossi Sheffi, Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, to the show. Listen in to a discussion covering a range of topics including the evolving skillsets required for supply chain professionals, the impact of AI on the industry, and the impor ... Show More
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