Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, April 7, 2025. With the aim of promoting academic internationalization and educational excellence in the field of logistics and innovation in supply chains, Universidad Panamericana, campus Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico, April 2025. Universidad Panamericana, Aguascalientes campus signed a strategic collaboration agreement with the Latin American Center for Logistics Innovation (CLI), which is part of the Latin American network of logistics and supply chain innovation.which is part of the MIT SCALE network MIT SCALE network in Latin America and the Caribbeanled by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
A network for the benefit of research
Since 2008, the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and the organization LOGYCA organization have been promoting the Latin American Center for Logistics Innovation (CLI) as part of the MIT Global SCALE Networka network of academic and applied research centers that operates on three continents and strengthens logistics competitiveness in key regions.
Currently, MIT SCALE Network includes six centers of research excellence on three different continents, more than 10 educational programs, 80 international researchers and 150 corporate partners, making it one of the most influential networks in the world of logistics.
Strategic alliance to boost academic competitiveness
"Mexico needs researchers and professionals capable of solving complex logistics challenges. We are a country with a privileged geographical location, a key player in 'nearshoring', and with huge areas for improvement in infrastructure, traceability and sustainability in supply chains"said Mtra. Mercedes Urzúadean of the School of Engineering of the Universidad Panamericana campus Aguascalientes.
Thanks to this agreement, Panamericana joins a select group of universities that collaborate in high-impact research on logistics and supply chain in Latin America.
"Being part of MIT SCALE represents a strategic opportunity for the School of Engineering at Universidad Panamericana as we join a global network of applied research in logistics and supply chains, led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the most prestigious institutions in the world," he added.he added.
This joint effort seeks to strengthen the region's strengthen the region's global competitivenessThe joint efforts will address key issues such as public policies, sustainability, support for micro and small enterprises, new technologies and education in logistics for the future.
Academic quality to promote future professionals
Participation in the MIT SCALE network will provide students and graduates with access to high-level training programs, such as the Undergraduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (UCLOG), aimed at engineering students in their final semesters.aimed at engineering students in their final semesters, and the Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GCLOG)..
"By being able to do the GCLOG program, it can offer students top-notch opportunities that are not normally available at the undergraduate level, since students will be able to have the opportunity to work hand in hand with various companies to see real cases."says Rocío MárquezDirector of the Industrial Engineering.
In addition, he highlighted the great possibility that students with an interest in research can have by creating synergy with the entire network of researchers from different universities not only in Mexico or Latin America, but also internationally.
During the signing of the agreement, the following participated Mr. César Javier Becerra Piraexecutive director of the Center for Latin American Logistics Innovation (CLI) and of the LOGYCA Foundation; and Dr. Christopher Mejía-Arguetadirector of the MIT SCALE Network for Latin America and the Caribbean.
While on the part of the Universidad Panamericana, Aguascalientes campus, were present the Mercedes Urzúa González, Dean of the School of Engineering and Rocío Guadalupe Márquez Martínez, director of the Industrial Engineering program.Director of the Industrial Engineering program.
It is worth mentioning that this agreement was attended by Dr. David Salinas, President and CEO of the Company. Dr. David Salinas and Dr. Claudia Ariasboth research professors of the School of Engineering at the Universidad Panamericana Universidad Panamericana Mexico City campusThe relationship with MIT is part of the intercampus agreement.
A University with a global vision
With this new alliance, Universidad Panamericana consolidates its position as an institution committed to global education, cutting-edge research and the training of highly competitive professionals prepared to transform the future of logistics and the supply chain in Mexico and Latin America.
Learn more about Universidad Panamericana 's alliances at: https://www.up.edu.mx/sobre-la-universidad-red-de-alianzas/
