MHIA White Paper Examines The Role of Ergonomics in Integrated Lean Strategies
(Charlotte, NC | December 6, 2007) Material Handling
Industry of America (MHIA) announces the publication of a white
paper entitled
Integrated Lean Thinking & Ergonomics: Utilizing
Material Handling Assist Device Solutions for a Productive
Workplace.
This White Paper, commissioned by the
Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment Council
(EASE) Council and the Lift Manufacturers
Product Section (LMPS)of MHIA, was written by two experts
on lean and ergonomic issues from the South Dakota School of
Mines. The Paper emphasizes the importance of integrating lean
and ergonomic concepts with material handling equipment
solutions. It provides specific situations in which companies
have used material handling equipment to improve and support
their lean initiatives while enhancing employee work
environments with ergonomic solutions and ultimately improving
the throughput process.
Click here to download the complete White Paper.
MHIA is an international trade association
that has represented the material handling & logistics
industry since 1945. MHIA members include material handling and
logistics equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators,
consultants, publishers, and third party logistics providers.
Member companies come from all areas of material handling and
various parts of the world, making MHIA a strong national and
international representative for the material handling
industry. Much of the work of the industry is done within its
product-specific sections, councils and affiliates. The
association also sponsors trade events, such as
ProMat and
NA 2008 to showcase the
products and services of its member companies and to educate
industry professionals on the productivity solutions provided
through material handling and logistics.
The Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment
(EASE) is a Council of MHIA. Members are the
Industry’s leading suppliers of ergonomic assist systems
and equipment. The Lift Manufacturers Product
Section (LMPS) is a Product Section of MHIA. Members are
the Industry’s leading suppliers of lifts and lift
equipment. These industry groups provide ergonomic and lift
solutions worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing
and distribution sector.
Contact: Carol Miller, Vice President of
Marketing & Communications, Material Handling Industry of
America (MHIA) (704) 616-1190/800-345-1815 / cmiller@mhia.org