Chris Caplice, MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics
Chris Caplice, PhD, is executive director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\u2019s Center for Transportation and Logistics. He created and leads the MITx MicroMaster\u2019s Program in Supply Chain Management \u2013 the first online credential offered at MIT with 100,000 students from 180 different companies participating. \nIn addition to founding the MIT FreightLab \u2013 a research initiative that focuses on improving the way freight transportation is designed, procured, and managed, Chris is chief scientist for Chainalytics, the leading analytical supply chain consulting firm. \nPrior to joining MIT, he held senior management positions in supply chain consulting, product development, and professional services at several companies including Logistics.com and SABRE. \nChris was selected as the first Silver Family Research Fellow in 2016 in recognition of his contribution to supply chain education and research. He recently received the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Distinguished Service Award, one of the industry\u2019s most prestigious honors.