In 2008, LOGYCA / RESEARCH signed an agreement with the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) to create the Center for Latin-American Logistics Innovation as part of the MIT Global SCALE Network of supply chain research centers. Through this partnership, the MIT Global SCALE Network has developed a vibrant academic and research network throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Center for Latin-American Logistics Innovation has three essential components that make it the excellence center for global and regional leaders:
- The constant work of its research staff
- The close relationship with the business sector
- Its partnerships with the leading universities in the region
An integral part of CLI activities in the region includes collaboration with corporate partners. To date, CLI has 13 corporate strategic partners. Most of these enterprises are headquartered in Colombia, but operate in four or five countries in the region.
MIT CTL Supply Chain Management Certificate Program:
Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GCLOG)
A hybrid program combining online study with two 3-week residencies on the MIT campus, a 5-month industry-related capstone project and remote courses.
Open to students pursuing graduate degrees at any Latin American and Caribbean university. Leads to the Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management awarded by the MIT Global SCALE Network.
Research
CLI conducts research in the following areas:
- Efficient operations in value networks
- Retail operations and consumer evolution
- Data-driven decision making and emerging technologies
- Sustainability in value networks
- Logistics public policymaking
- Collaboration in value networks
MIT SCALE Latin America and the Caribbean Conferences
Take a look at the proceedings of the four MIT SCALE Latin America and the Caribbean Conferences below:
Proceedings of the Conference of 2016
Proceedings of the Conference of 2018
Proceedings of the Conference of 2020-2021
Proceedings of the Conference of 2022 (in the works)
We invite you to submit your short papers to the 2023 POMS / MIT SCALE Latin America and the Caribbean Conference in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia (3-7 December, 2023)
Visit the official website of the Conference of 2023! (in the works)
Faculty and Researchers
Chris Mejía Argueta
Director, MIT SCALE Network for Latin America and the Caribbean
Director, MIT Graduate Certificate in Logistics and SCM (GCLOG) program
Founder & Director, MIT Food and Retail Operations Lab
