Yossi Sheffi — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as the Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics since 1991.
Founded or co-founded five companies, including LogiCorp (acquired by Ryder in 1994) and Logistics.com (acquired by Manhattan Associates in 2003).
Authored nine management books, including 'The Resilient Enterprise' (2005), 'Logistics Clusters' (2012), and 'The Magic Conveyor Belt' (2023).
Holds a PhD and SM from MIT in Civil Engineering.

Biography

Yossi Sheffi is the Elisha Gray II Professor of Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he has served as the Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics since 1992. He is recognized for his expertise in systems optimization, risk analysis, and supply chain management. Additionally, he is a Professor at the Zaragoza Logistics Center, MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program, a position he has held since 2003.