Supply chain engineering has become an increasingly influential practice for companies looking for ways to improve efficiencies within their logistics operations. Felipe Molino, Director of Supply Chain Solution Engineering at NFI, oversees a team of supply chain scientists that holistically analyze and develop solutions for companies’ overall supply chains. The team uses a methodology where… Read More
The distribution center (DC) is a key component of the supply chain, providing organization and storage as a product moves from manufacturer to consumers. E-commerce fulfillment is a growing part of the supply chain and one of the major influences on distribution centers. With an increased demand from consumers, optimizing DCs is more important than… Read More
Designing a warehouse is an intricate process. Industrial engineers plan out the entire design from the amount of labor each distribution center will need to the type of equipment that will be used. The entire process of who will bring the products in, where each SKU of products will go, the racking system that will… Read More
Uber is one of today’s most popular companies. Growing at a rate of 40% each consecutive quarter, it continues to expand to new markets all over the globe1. With Uber, customers are able to locate a ride instantly using an app. The app provides its riders with transparency of who their driver is, what they’ll… Read More
December 17th marks 112 years since the first airplane took flight1. Since then, air has been an essential vessel for people and goods to travel the globe. Similarly, air cargo has been a viable mode of global transportation and has contributed to expanding markets for many shippers. This year has been challenging for air freight… Read More
