Rodrigo Romero Silva

Rodrigo Romero Silva is an Assistant Professor in the Operations Research and Logistics Group at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on optimizing traditional food distribution channels (open markets, farmers' markets, wholesale markets) globally using mixed-method approaches including qualitative interviews and discrete-event simulation. He also investigates stochastic logistics systems and production variability effects on capacitated systems, particularly in serial/merging production lines. His work addresses machine reliability and assembly line performance under uncertainty.

• Current projects include Freight Mobility as a Service (FMaaS) and Cocoa Supply Chain Sustainability & Optimization.
• He coordinates the Master's course Food Logistics Management and supervises MSc Internships/Theses in Operations Research and Logistics.
• Expertise includes discrete simulation, management science, and production planning.

Publications span 2019-2025, emphasizing agri-food supply chains, air cargo logistics, and production scheduling methodologies. His recent work highlights interdisciplinary approaches to enhance system resilience and operational efficiency in global supply networks.