The global presence and collaborative approach of the MIT Global SCALE Network help define its mission: to deliver education and research that drive transformative impact in every corner of the world. Loughborough University, through the creation of the UK SCALE Centre is set to play an integral role in the future of this mission with a new Supply Chain Management programme and exciting plans for research and innovation.
The MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network has once again been ranked as the world’s top master’s programme for supply chain and logistics management by Eduniversal’s 2024/2025 Best Masters Rankings. This recognition marks the eighth consecutive No. 1 ranking since 2016, reaffirming MIT’s unparalleled leadership in supply chain education, research and practice.
Eduniversal evaluates more than 20,000 postgraduate programmes globally each year, considering academic reputation, graduate employability and student satisfaction.
The MIT SCALE Network’s sustained top ranking reflects its commitment to fostering international diversity; delivering hands-on, project-based learning; and success in developing a generation of supply chain leaders ready to tackle global supply chain challenges.
A growing global network with local impact
This year’s ranking coincides with the MIT SCALE Network’s expansion of its global footprint, highlighted by the recent announcement of the UK SCALE Centre at Loughborough University. The Centre, which will welcome its inaugural cohort in autumn 2025, underscores MIT’s commitment to advancing supply chain innovation and creating transformative opportunities for students and researchers.
The UK SCALE Centre joins the Network’s global community of centers in the United States, China, Spain, Colombia and Luxembourg. Together, these centers deliver world-class education and practical solutions that address critical supply chain challenges across industries, empowering a global alumni base of more than 1,900 leaders representing over 50 different countries.
"The launch of the UK SCALE Centre represents a fantastic opportunity for Loughborough University to showcase our cutting-edge research and data-driven, forward-thinking approach to supporting the UK supply chain industry,” says Professor Jan Godsell, Dean of Loughborough Business School. “Through projects like the InterAct Network and our implementation of the Made Smarter Innovation 'Leading Digital Transformation' programme, we’re offering businesses and industry professionals the essential training and leading insights into the future of the supply chain ecosystem, which I’m excited to build on with the creation of this new MSc in supply chain management."
Other MIT SCALE centers also emphasized the Network’s transformative impact:
“The MIT SCALE Network provides NISCI students with the tools, expertise and global connections to lead in today’s rapidly evolving supply chain environment,” says Jay Guo, Director of the Ningbo China Institute for Supply Chain Innovation.
Susana Val, Director of Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC), highlights the programme’s reach and influence: “For the last 21 years, ZLC has educated over 5,000 logistics professionals from more than 90 nationalities. We are proud of this recognition and look forward to continuing our alliance with the MIT SCALE Network, upholding the rigor and quality that define our teaching.”
From Luxembourg, Benny Mantin, Director of the Luxembourg Center for Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LCL), adds, “Our students greatly appreciate the LCL’s SCALE Network membership as it provides them with superb experience and ample opportunities to network and expand their scope.”