Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC)

University-level logistics research and education

Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) is a research institute affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Zaragoza. It was established with support from the Government of Aragon and foundations including Inditex, CAI, and Ibercaja. For more than 20 years, ZLC has focused on education, research, and industry partnerships in logistics and supply-chain management.

Academic and executive programs

• MIT SCALE Master’s in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, including three weeks at MIT.
• Master in Supply Chain Management.
• MBA in Supply Chain Management.
• MITx MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management.
• Ph.D. program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Ph.D. Summer Academy.
• Customized executive education for companies and professionals, offered in person or online.

The institute offers scholarship and financial-aid opportunities to students.

Research

Research areas include advanced inventory management, health-care operations, supply-chain resilience, security and risk management, digitalization, finance, sustainable networks, urban mobility and transportation networks, and manufacturing and logistics. Work is reflected in projects, academic papers, management publications, and master’s theses.

Recognition

ZLC has received the HR Excellence in Research Award and was named Research & Educational Institute of the Year by Business Circle. Its programs have appeared in rankings from Eduniversal, SCM World, Supply Chain Digital, and El Mundo; Eduniversal ranked its logistics master’s program No. 1 worldwide, while El Mundo named it Spain’s top logistics master’s program.

Alumni and industry connections

ZLC’s alumni network spans more than 90 countries, with graduates working at companies including Microsoft, Pfizer, Apple, Google, Amazon, IKEA, Airbus, and Clariant. The institute collaborates with multinational companies and industry organizations and hosts conferences, seminars, and master classes.

Location and contact

ZLC is based in Zaragoza, Spain, which it describes as a key logistics hub in Europe. Contact is available through its website form or WhatsApp at +34 672 208 114. The institute is also on X, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.