Leading Supply Chains in an Uncertain World: Lessons from Global Disruptions

The Asia School of Business (ASB) is a private graduate business school located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, established in 2015 through a strategic partnership between Bank Negara Malaysia (the Central Bank of Malaysia) and the MIT Sloan School of Management. This collaboration was designed to bring world-class management education to Asia by combining global insights with deep regional expertise and perspectives on emerging market economies. ASB’s central mission is to develop transformative leaders and drive impactful research relevant to Asia and the broader global business landscape.ASB’s flagship offering is its full-time MBA program, a rigorous 12-month degree modeled on the curriculum of leading global programs and featuring a mix of classroom learning, practical action-learning projects, and an immersion experience at MIT Sloan in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The school also offers executive education, an MBA for Working Professionals with modular delivery, and specialized programs such as the Master in Central Banking, catering to mid-career policy professionals. Students benefit from an international faculty blend and a culturally diverse cohort, which strengthens global perspectives and networks.Academically and reputationally, ASB is recognized among the top business schools in Asia, often highlighted in global rankings for its strong MBA outcomes and international reach. The school emphasizes leadership, innovation, and action-oriented learning, with a strategic location in Kuala Lumpur that supports rich engagement with Asia’s dynamic economies. ASB also houses research centers focused on regional issues like sustainability and economic strategy, reinforcing its role as a hub for thought leadership relevant to both Asia and the world.