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Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI)

The Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) is the fourth center in the MIT Global SCALE (Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence) Network. The institute was launched as a joint initiative between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the government of Malaysia on March 22, 2011.

Established to become the supply chain thought leader in region, MISI aims to constantly redefine the state-of-the-art of supply chain management theory and practice. Specifically, the THREE integrated objectives of MISI are:

Deliver best-in-class Graduate and Executive Education Programs;
Conduct applied research that meets the highest international standards of academic rigor; and
Actively engage industry to create and disseminate cutting edge supply chain knowledge.

http://www.misi.edu.my/

MIT GLOBAL SCALE NETWORK

The MIT Global SCALE (Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence) network is an international alliance of leading-edge research and education centers, dedicated to the development and dissemination of global innovation in supply chain and logistics.

The Global SCALE Network comprises the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) in Boston, USA; Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) in Zaragoza, Spain; Center for Latin American Logistics Innovation (CLI) in Bogotá, Colombia; and Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Collectively, the SCALE Network now spans four continents. The primary objectives of the MIT Global SCALE Network is to expand MIT CTL’s global reach, create supply chain leaders through world class education, drive supply chain innovation through research and constantly engage industry in creating latest supply chain knowledge.

http://ctl.mit.edu/about_us/global_scale_network

SUPPLY CHAIN EDUCATION
Part Time M.Sc. in Supply Chain Management (PSCM)
The PSCM is for professionals who are interested to further improve their knowledge in global supply chain management while aiming to improve their academic and professional profile. The PSCM program is specifically designed for professionals with a demanding work schedule. Some salient points of the program are as follows:

SCM Curriculum
MIT Selected Global Faculty
Flexible Program (2 to 5 Years)
Flexible Payment Schedule
Classes Meet Once a Month (Friday to Sunday)
Coursework and Case Study Assignments
New Intake - January 2014
MISI Alumni Network

Registration for the January 2014 intake has now started. For more information, please visit: http://www.misi.edu.my/part-time-program/or call Suso Menon at+603-78414888

Executive Development Programs
MISI executive development programs are short training courses that cover a wide range of pertinent supply chain topics which will be conducted throughout the year. MISI programs, which are highly interactive, embrace the Action Learning principles. Course content will be delivered through the use of lectures, workshops, simulations, games, case studies, discussions, etc and will emphasize on practical application in real-life situations.

Executive Development Program (Public)

Professional Courses on Strategic themes: Supply Chain Strategy and Leadership
Professional Courses on Tactical themes: Network Design, and Demand Management
Professional Courses on Operational themes: Inventory Models and Procurement

Executive Development Programs (In-House)

MISI would like to be recognized by companies as their preferred partner in offering in-house custom supply chain / operations related programs. Companies are invited to discuss with MISI faculty members their supply chain training needs and to become involved in designing suitable course content.

For more information, please visit: http://www.misi.edu.my/education/executive-development-program or call Syed Ismail at +60378414843

Supply Chain Leadership and Innovation Program (SCLIP)
The Supply Chain Leadership and Innovation Program (SCLIP) is the latest program from the MIT Global SCALE Network to address the rapidly emerging need to enhance supply chain management talent and prepare leaders who value:

The complexity of global supply chains.
Systems thinking.
Theory for devising meaningful innovative solutions.
A global mindset while focusing on local idiosyncrasies.

The SCLIP program is a specifically designed for supply chain professionals seeking new ways to manage their rapidly expanding responsibilities and rising expectations. SCLIP promotes a different ‘way of thinking’ that creates an innovative mindset to deal with business problems in a practical yet principled and holistic manner. SCLIP employs a problem-based learning and action-learning pedagogy to combine theory, games & simulations, case studies and mentored real-business projects to equip participants with practical skills and rigorous knowledge.

For more information, please visit: http://sclip.misi.edu.my/ or call Syed Ismail at +60378414843

INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP
Research and Advisory
MIT Global SCALE Network is a vibrant community of supply chain researchers and advisors located around the world. MISI is an integral part of an elite group, leading the research and advisory efforts in Asia. It brings together academic staff and students with prominent global and local organizations to engage in pioneering research and advisory activities that aim to deliver meaningful and practical insights. Through such efforts, MISI enables closer cooperation between industry and academia. MISI distinguishes itself by solving real world problems.

Research and advisory engagements with MISI can take many different forms, including independent student thesis projects that often lead to insightful findings over a short period of 6-8 months.

To find out more, please call Suso Menon at +60378414888

Industry Partnership
MIT CTL corporate engagement model is the driving force behind the MISI industry outreach approach. The flexible MISI Corporate Partnership Program allows for various types of engagements with the industry. Organizations will have an opportunity to participate in and to choose from multiple options that best match their needs. The program will serve as a powerful platform for our partners to access world class MIT Global SCALE resources and capabilities. Corporate partners can leverage its association with MISI for education, research, and as a common meeting ground where they share information, experiences, perspectives, and opinions in a collegial setting. Partnership opportunities are summarized below:

Supply Chain Exchange (SCE)

Research Data
Seats to Training Events
Access to Faculty
Student Thesis Project
Subscription Fees

Research Partnership (RP)

Directed Research Projects
Company or Consortium Wide
Strategy to Operations Projects
Advisory Services
Project Scope Based Fees

Strategic Partnership (SP)

Management Advisory
Access to MIT Thought Leaders
In-House Custom Training
Includes RP & SCE Programs
Annual Membership Fees

To find out more, please call Suso Menon at +60378414888

UNIVERSITY COLLABORATION PROGRAM
MISI Resident Program
The MISI Resident Program is an individually designed program to suit academic requirements, of a specific University or Institute, and is typically held during a five day school week period (Monday to Friday). The program aims to deliver a selection of academic lectures, Supply chain management simulation games and industry visits within what is a very unique Supply Chain Management program aimed to develop a comprehensive understanding of logistics and supply chain processes. This enriching academic experience is taught in relaxed format by highly skilled and motivated MISI faculty with an engaging style of class interaction, the learning process includes: