Building Global Supply Chain Leaders: Inside the MIT Global SCALE Network

Supply chains are inherently global, shaped by geopolitical dynamics, regional market complexities, and the interconnected movement of goods across continents. As such, preparing the next generation of supply chain leaders demands immersive, culturally-grounded education that reflects real-world challenges from multiple perspectives. In this episode, we're joined by directors of the MIT Global SCALE Network's international centers: Jay Guo from the Ningbo China Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (NISCI), Chris Mejía Argueta from the Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GCLOG) and the SCALE Network for Latin America, Daniel Prato from the Center for Latin American Logistics Innovation (CLI), Rafael de Miguel González from the Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC), Jan Godsell from the UK SCALE Center at Loughborough University, and Maria Jesús Saénz from the MIT Supply Chain Management (SCM) Master’s programs. Together, they explore why global education in supply chain management is essential, how regional centers drive innovation rooted in local industry needs, and how collaboration across universities worldwide transforms research into measurable impact on companies and communities.