Released on: August 22, 2008, 4:08 pm

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: Closed Loop Performance Management Report Sponsored by
Hertzler Systems

Press Release Body: Matthew Littlefield, a Senior Research Analyst with the Aberdeen
Group and author of the benchmark report Event Based Manufacturing Intelligence:
Creating Closed Loop Performance Management states, \"Manufacturers attempting to
improve both operational and corporate performance should first examine the overall
structure of their business processes. As a general theme, we find Best-in-Class
manufacturers are most significantly differentiated from their competition by the
incorporation of real-time data into these processes. Specifically, Best-in-Class
manufacturers are more than twice as likely as Laggard manufacturers to: monitor
exceptions on the plant-floor in real-time, use real-time data in production
optimization processes, and in using real-time data for production release and
control.\" Furthermore, Littlefield states, \"To incorporate real-time data into
business processes many of the Best-in-Class are looking towards technology. In
fact, 55% of the Best-in-Class are currently using automated SPC (Statistical
Process Control) software, which makes them 38% more likely than Laggard
manufacturers to be doing so.\"

Hertzler Systems Inc. announced the availability of a new landmark research report
by the Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE:HSS). The report reveals that
Best-in-Class manufacturers realize 24% more On Time Deliveries, have a 30% higher
level of OEE, a 29% higher overall Yield, and enjoy 33% higher profit margins when
compared to Laggard manufacturers.


According the Evan Miller, President of Hertzler Systems, the report confirms
anecdotal findings. \"Best-in-Class performers apply processes and real-time data
differently from the rest of the population,\" he said. \"This is the first
independent study that we\'ve seen validate our experience across a wide population,\"
said Miller.

To obtain a free copy of the report, compliments of Hertzler Systems, visit the
Hertzler Systems website. Hertzler Systems (www.hertzler.com) provides seamless,
accurate data acquisition solutions that drive business transformation. The company
provides the leading real-time data acquisition and analytics software, the
GainSeeker Suite. This powerful and flexible system is best used by lean and
progressive companies. GainSeeker Suite allows companies to connect with devices and
other information systems, collecting data and alarming key personnel when problems
arise; this technology allows organizations to analyze data for root cause problems,
converting data into knowledge.

Hertzler Systems has been a leader in Statistical Process Control and Six Sigma for
over twenty years, and includes a diverse customer base; clients include BAE
Systems, Crown Audio, IDEX Corporation, McCormick & Company, Inc., Hormel Foods
Corporation, Titleist & Footjoy, and TaylorMade-Adidas Golf Worldwide. The company\'s
software and services enable clients to collect and analyze data; building a robust
data infrastructure for making data-driven decisions. These capabilities help
clients to reduce costs, cycle time and errors, and increase profitability.


Hertzler Systems Inc.
www.hertzler.com
Adrienne DePew
Communications Manager
info@hertzler.com
800.958.2709



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