| Clemson
named logistics and distribution research site
The National Science Foundation has selected Clemson University
as a research site for the Center for Engineering Logistics and
Distribution (CELDi), an Industry/University Cooperative Research
Center (IUCRC). The selection has the potential to affect the flow
of raw materials, production scheduling, and distribution of finished
goods, for everything from homeland security to automobile manufacturing.
As a CELDi university, Clemson receives at least $1 million over
a three-year period through industry projects and matching contributions.
Last year, the total value of the research shared among members
was $2 million. Clemson joins eight universities nationwide in developing
integrated solutions to logistics and supply chain problems. The
work will enhance the United States’ global competitive edge
by producing and delivering products into the marketplace more quickly
and efficiently.
CELDi director and industrial engineering professor, Bill Ferrell
says that this improved efficiency capability is attractive to corporate
and industrial partners.
“This is an elite group of universities and industries that
think beyond the traditional approaches to logistics. CELDi is a
good fit for Clemson because none of the universities has sufficient
resources to address all logistics problems, but we can each have
world-class expertise in certain areas that when put together is
impressive,” he said.
Other universities participating include the University of Arkansas,
University of Oklahoma, University of Louisville, University of
Nebraska, Oklahoma State University, Lehigh University, University
of Florida, and Texas Tech University.
Clemson University graduate and
Ph.D. students (from left to right) Esengul Tayfur, Michael Sawyer,
and Priya Devapriya work on an integrated logistics problem.
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