DERC is collaborating with safety personnel from various distribution centers involved in the apparel, general merchandise and grocery business sectors.
The research is spearheaded by Dr. Carolyn Sommerich and Dr. Stephen Lavender.
This is the first time MHIA is directly funding research on material handling and logistics research.
“MHIA is proud to support this important research which will contribute significantly to the body of knowledge on ways to improve the safety and productivity of warehouses and distribution centers,” Daniel Quinn, MHIA’s Vice Chairman for Education Planning & Professional Development, related in a company statement.
Source: https://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/10231/results-released-from-first-ever-mhia-funded-research-grant-by-ohio-state-s-distribution-ergonomics-research-center.