MHIA/CICMHE Research Funding
The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) through its College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) are dedicated to the support of material handling and facility logistics (MH/FL) research and teaching. The industry seeks to develop the faculty of tomorrow by supporting research today that focuses on topics important to development of the industry. To meet this objective, MHIA solicits proposals for material handling and facility logistics focused research projects to be conducted by academic institutions. Funded proposals must clearly identify significant involvement of one or more graduate students working with the Principal Investigator(s). The lead institution and principal investigator must be in the United States or Canada.
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. Carolyn 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.
MHIA Anticipates Increased Research Funding in 2009
MHIA is committed to the support of material handling and facility logistics research and teaching. As a result, increased funding will be available for funding material handling and logistics research proposals during the 2009-2010 academic year. A call for those proposals is anticipated to be available in late November 2008. Anyone wishing to receive an email notice of availability should contact Mike Ogle.
For questions regarding research funding, contact the MHIA Vice President of Educational & Technical Services, and CICMHE Managing Director, Mike Ogle at 800-345-1815/704-676-1190.
Funding provided by the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) through its College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE).