Dr. Yossi Sheffi is the Elisha Gray II Professor of Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he serves as Director of the Center for Transportation & Logistics.Outside the university, Professor Sheffi has consulted with leading manufacturers, retailers, and logistics operators. He founded and co-founded five supply chain and technology companies, all acquired by large enterprises.The Magic Conveyor Belt is Professor Sheffi’s ninth book. Much more can be found at sheffi.mit.edu.