, /PRNewswire/ — The Raymond Corporation has selected a new research proposal from Purdue University to receive funding through its University Research Program. After reviewing innovative research ideas from more than 19 universities, Raymond has selected the following proposal from Purdue to receive financial support:
- The Value of Limited Flexibility in Future Logistics Systems
- Proposal Author: Assistant Professor Reem Khir, Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University
Through the University Research Program, professors and student researchers are encouraged to apply their engineering and technical research to discover innovative solutions for the material handling industry. In doing so, the program helps drive the next generation of technology for the supply chain, logistics and material handling industries, drawing synergies and collaboration between collegiate research and Raymond.
The University Research Program has funded 19 projects from over 20 leading universities across the country, totaling more than $5 millionin funding since 2016. The selected applicants are evaluated on several criteria, including their …