{"id":46270,"date":"2026-04-03T10:09:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T14:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/?page_id=46270"},"modified":"2026-04-03T10:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T14:35:59","slug":"supply-chain-logistics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/research\/supply-chain-logistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Supply Chain and Logistics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Last Updated<\/strong>: 04\/03\/2026 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-two-column is-text wp-block-ncst-link-list\">\n        <ul class=\"link-list__container\">\n      \n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"#supply-chain\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Supply Chain <\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"#logistics\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Logistics<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"#faculty\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Current Faculty<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Supply Chain and Logistics | NC State ISE\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GdyL82mf-nQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"supply-chain\">Supply Chain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us as you work to improve the complex socioeconomic systems that support a growing global economy. In this area, you explore the principles that guide supply chain systems. As a result, you learn how to produce goods in ways that are both affordable and sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, students and faculty use a strong set of tools to analyze and improve these systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, you can use modeling to represent supply chain processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In addition, you can perform performance analysis to evaluate system efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moreover, you can identify bottlenecks that limit productivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, you can design lean buffers to improve flow and reduce waste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furthermore, you can study product quality to ensure consistent outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In addition, you can analyze customer demand to improve satisfaction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, you can use simulation to test and refine system performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the Industrial Revolution, production engineers have worked to improve the flow of materials through factories. In this area, you focus on designing and managing efficient production systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This work includes several key areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, you can design plant layouts that improve efficiency and movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In addition, you can manage shop floor control and scheduling to support smooth operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moreover, you can coordinate production and distribution activities across systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, you can plan production and inventory to meet demand and reduce waste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ISE PRO TIP<\/strong>: Are you a current or potential student looking for more information? If you are looking for a bachelor&#8217;s degree, please get in touch with our Undergraduate Services Coordinator at <a href=\"mailto:our Undergraduate services coordinator at ISE-undergradoffice@ncsu.edu\">ise-undergradoffice@ncsu.edu <\/a>| 919.513.2189. Graduate students should contact our Graduate Service Coordinator at <a href=\"mailto:ise-gradoffice@ncsu.edu\">ise-gradoffice@ncsu.edu<\/a> | 919.515.6410.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-resource-links\">\n      \n<div class=\"has-custombg-seven-text-color wp-block-ncst-single-resource-link\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/graduate-programs\/current-phd-students\/\" class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__url\" >\n    <span class=\"ncst-icon\">\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M4.28901 7.61716C4.28901 7.18591 4.00308 6.80154 3.6187 6.70779V6.27654L2.94839 6.13123V6.75466C2.56401 6.89998 2.27808 7.23279 2.27808 7.66404C2.27808 7.94998 2.42339 8.2406 2.61558 8.38123V13.2656H2.95308V13.6031H3.62339V13.2656H3.96089V8.33435C4.1437 8.14216 4.28901 7.9031 4.28901 7.61716Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M6.06084 5.7C6.25303 5.55469 6.44522 5.46094 6.6374 5.31563C7.45303 4.8375 8.45615 4.5 9.51084 4.30781C9.79678 4.26094 10.0358 4.21406 10.3265 4.1625C10.903 4.11563 11.4749 4.06875 12.0046 4.06875C13.153 4.06875 14.3062 4.21406 15.3093 4.45312C16.3171 4.69219 17.2733 5.12344 17.9905 5.64844C17.9905 5.98594 17.9905 6.225 17.9905 6.51094L22.5421 5.17031L11.9999 0L1.4624 5.31563L6.06084 6.46406V5.7Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M12 4.55157C14.2031 4.55157 16.2656 5.07657 17.5547 5.93907V7.75782H6.49219V5.93907C7.73438 5.07657 9.79688 4.55157 12 4.55157Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M6.44531 8.19373V15.5203L8.78906 17.8687V19.3031H15.2578V17.7703L17.5078 15.5203V8.19373H6.44531Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M19.5703 19.9266H15.3563L12 23.9531L8.78906 19.9313H4.42969C4.42969 19.9313 0.0234375 19.9313 0.0234375 24.0047C0.885937 24.0047 21.8672 24.0047 23.9766 24.0047C23.9766 19.9266 19.5703 19.9266 19.5703 19.9266Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg>\n\n    <\/span>\n    <div class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__content\">\n              <h3 class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__heading\">Current Ph.D. Students<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__teaser\">\n          <span class=\"text\">Explore what our current Ph.D. students are working on.<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"logistics\">Logistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Help keep materials, products, labor and services moving in a growing global economy. At NC State, you focus on managing the flow of these resources across the supply chain. As a result, you learn how to improve efficiency and meet customer needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This work includes several important areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, you determine the best locations for providing services or producing goods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In addition, you calculate transportation needs between locations and customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moreover, you control inventory levels across different points in the supply chain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, you manage operations for products and services from production through delivery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics (CAMAL)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also work with <a href=\"http:\/\/camal.ncsu.edu\">CAMAL<\/a>, a leader in rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing research. At CAMAL, students and faculty explore biomedical implants, optimized aerospace parts, hybrid manufacturing and supply chain logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our labs give you hands-on experience with advanced machines like electron beam melting systems. In fact, CAMAL was an early adopter of this technology in the U.S., helping prepare you for high-impact careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to build tomorrow\u2019s manufacturing systems, research with us prepares you to lead, innovate and solve real challenges. Join ISE to make a difference today<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ISE PRO TIP<\/strong>: Are you a current or potential student looking for more information? If you are looking for a bachelor&#8217;s degree, please get in touch with our Undergraduate Services Coordinator at <a href=\"mailto:our Undergraduate services coordinator at ISE-undergradoffice@ncsu.edu\">ise-undergradoffice@ncsu.edu <\/a>| 919.513.2189. Graduate students should contact our Graduate Service Coordinator at <a href=\"mailto:ise-gradoffice@ncsu.edu\">ise-gradoffice@ncsu.edu<\/a> | 919.515.6410.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faculty\">Current Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-grid wp-block-ncst-group-contact-cards\"><div class=\"wp-block-ncst-person-card\"><div class=\"person-card\">\n  <div class=\"person-card__container\">\n        <div class=\"person-card__image-container\">\n              <a class=\"person-card__image\" href=https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/people\/shu-cherng-fang\/ aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"person-card__image-background\">\n            <div class=\"initials\">SF<\/div>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/05\/shu-cherng-fang-faculty-image-500x500-05-2026-01.jpg\" 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