RESEARCH ON THE APPLICATION OF ERGONOMICS IN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ENGINEERING LOGISTICS: RESEARCH ON THE APPLICATION OF ERGONOMICS IN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ENGINEERING LOGISTICS

Yordanka  Yankova-Yordanova; Yordan  Doychinov; Soniya  Vachinska-Aleksandrova; Nikolay  Yordanov

doi:10.46687/jsar.v28i1.427

Authors

Yordanka Yankova-Yordanova Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Bulgaria
Yordan Doychinov INDUSTRIAL DESIGN DEPARTMENT, AGRARIAN AND INDUSTRIAL FACULTY, "ANGEL KANCHEV" UNIVERSITY OF RUSE
Soniya Vachinska-Aleksandrova DEPARTMENT OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING AND MACHINE TOOLS, FACULTY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGIES, TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF VARNA
Nikolay Yordanov Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Bulgaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46687/jsar.v28i1.427

Keywords:

Ergonomics, Engineering logistics, Digital technologies, Human factor, Efficiency, Occupational safety

Abstract

The rapid advancement of modern science and technology demands that engineering professionals possess not only technical expertise but also the ability to effectively manage the human factor within logistics processes. This article explores the role of ergonomics as a strategic tool in engineering logistics for optimizing workflows, enhancing safety and efficiency, and fostering sustainable models in engineering education. The study examines the interconnection between the physical, cognitive, and organizational dimensions of ergonomics and their impact on logistics activities. It presents practical methods for integrating ergonomic principles into engineering systems through digital technologies such as virtual simulation, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things. Case studies from leading companies, including Siemens, Toyota, and DHL, illustrate the tangible benefits of ergonomic applications in logistics environments. The paper emphasizes the importance of incorporating ergonomics into strategic management and engineering curricula to build interdisciplinary competencies. Ultimately, the integration of ergonomic design with digital transformation offers a pathway toward intelligent, human-centered, and sustainable engineering logistics systems.

Author Biographies

Yordanka Yankova-Yordanova, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Bulgaria

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING LOGISTICS, FACULTY OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES, KONSTANTIN PRESLAVSKY UNIVERSITY OF SHUMEN, SHUMEN 9712, 115, UNIVERSITETSKA STR., E-MAIL: j.jordanova@shu.bg

Yordan Doychinov, INDUSTRIAL DESIGN DEPARTMENT, AGRARIAN AND INDUSTRIAL FACULTY, "ANGEL KANCHEV" UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN DEPARTMENT, AGRARIAN AND INDUSTRIAL FACULTY, "ANGEL KANCHEV" UNIVERSITY OF RUSE, E-MAIL: doichinov@uni-ruse.bg

Soniya Vachinska-Aleksandrova, DEPARTMENT OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING AND MACHINE TOOLS, FACULTY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGIES, TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF VARNA

DEPARTMENT OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING AND MACHINE TOOLS, FACULTY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGIES, TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF VARNA, E-MAIL: s_vachinska@tu-varna.bg

Nikolay Yordanov, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Bulgaria

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING LOGISTICS, FACULTY OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES, KONSTANTIN PRESLAVSKY UNIVERSITY OF SHUMEN, SHUMEN 9712, 115, UNIVERSITETSKA STR., E-MAIL: n.yordanov@shu.bg

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RESEARCH ON THE APPLICATION OF ERGONOMICS IN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ENGINEERING LOGISTICS