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XPO Partners with MIT Industrial Liaison Program
October 25,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Transportation powerhouse XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) has announced its partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Industrial Liaison Program (ILP) to advance innovation in the fast-paced logistics industry.
XPO is the first global logistics company to join the MIT ILP, which pairs its world-class research resources with industry-leading corporations to solve global business challenges.
“We’re excited to explore the latest developments in technology with the MIT ILP. This is an opportunity for us to realize new levels of productivity for our customers, while providing input into the future of robotics, machine learning and systems engineering,” said Mario Harik, chief information officer of XPO Logistics.
The company will unveil its XPO Innovation Lab to the public in 2020 as the epicenter of technological solutions for its logistics customers. The lab will also serve as a conduit for the brightest minds in logistics, including students, academics and tech startups.
XPO invests approximately $550 million annually in innovation, with a global technology organization of 1,800 professionals focused on applying cutting-edge thinking to commercial practices.