Ideas Made to Matter Supply Chain

What bananas can tell us about supply chains

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In a new book, MIT professor Yossi Sheffi examines supply chain complexity, artificial intelligence, and the future of work.

May 22, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Leadership

Procter & Gamble’s CEO on navigating rapid change

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During a visit to MIT, Jon Moeller talked about sustainability, technology and marketing trends, and how P&G reduced its product portfolio in order to grow.

May 2, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Manufacturing

Intel CEO on bringing chip manufacturing back to US

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Pat Gelsinger talked about why he’s optimistic about advancements in chip manufacturing during a visit to MIT.

Apr 25, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Sustainability

3 leaders detail practices that support stakeholder and societal value

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Managers at Cotopaxi, King Arthur Baking Company, and REI discuss balancing purpose and profit.

Mar 22, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Operations Management

A risk management playbook for organizational resilience

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How do you manage risk and rebound rapidly when catastrophic events strike? MIT Sloan experts offer a systematic approach to organizational resilience.

Mar 7, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Innovation

FedEx founder on innovation, climate change, and Amazon

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Fifty years after founding FedEx, Frederick W. Smith talks about how artificial intelligence and robotics are changing shipping.

Feb 7, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Sustainability

3 sustainability insights for industry and government leaders

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When it comes to sustainable enterprises, leaders must consider meaningful goals, consumer preferences, and the partnership of management and technology.

Jan 25, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Leadership

How Intel’s CFO threads the needle on geopolitics — and more

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Intel’s chief financial officer, David Zinsner, talks geopolitical challenges, intellectual property, and creative financing at the MIT Sloan CFO Summit.

Jan 11, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Economy

Beyond China’s COVID unrest, 3 important economic takeaways

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As China grapples with fallout from its “zero-Covid” policy, experts are predicting a recovery at a much slower rate than has been seen in the past.

Dec 14, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Design

2022, illustrated

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Six illustrations we loved this year, illuminating topics such as supply chain, health care, ESG, and remote work.

Dec 12, 2022
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