About the Centre
The UK SCALE Centre will help to facilitate building fit-for-purpose future supply chains, with a focus on productivity, sustainability and resilience.
The UK SCALE Centre will focus on research, education, and working with industry, with the ambition of becoming the central hub for supply chain innovation and talent development in the UK.
By working closely in concert with key stakeholders in the sector, the Centre will help to bridge the gap between academic research and industry R&D.
We aim to drive forward innovative solutions to the biggest challenges facing the UK’s logistics and supply chain capabilities. The Centre will also equip the next generation of researchers and professionals with the essential skills and knowledge of best practice to take leading roles in building the future of supply chains.
The MIT Global SCALE Network
The Centre will join the established SCALE Network which is already operating around the world in countries such as Spain, Luxembourg, China and Colombia, becoming part of a global collaborative network.
In total there are now six Centres of Excellence across four continents. These Centres pool their expertise and work together on research projects that address real-world supply chain and logistics challenges, helping companies worldwide navigate an increasingly complex business environment.
The network supports over a dozen educational programs, engages more than 80 researchers and faculty, partners with 150 corporations, and boasts an alumni network of over 1,200 professionals worldwide.