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MHIA/CICMHE 2008 Research Funding

The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) announces its first-ever direct funding of material handling and logistics research. The $50,000 grant will support Ohio State University (OSU) researchers towards the creation of a research center focused on distribution ergonomics. The research grant is provided by MHIA through its College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE).

Dr. Caroline Sommerich and Dr. Stephen Lavender of OSU were awarded the grant for their research proposal titled, “Developing a Distribution Ergonomics Research Center.” The research is focused on creating a research center that develops and evaluates ergonomic methods, tools and processes that will allow distribution center (DC) workers to work more safely and efficiently. The research will also develop partnerships between regional DCs and material handling equipment manufacturers to assist the DCs in becoming “workplaces of excellence” via the proper utilization of ergonomics and lean engineering.

For more information on the 2008 funded research, please read the MHIA press release.

Questions or comments should be directed to CICMHE@mhia.org.