Workforce Planning Software determines shift deployments.
Press Release Summary:
SL5© enterprise human resources planning system works with existing attendance hardware and ERP systems. It optimizes shift deployment and human resource usage, ensures that adequate coverage is maintained, and allows managers to automate and improve operations management. Software provides extensive and comprehensive realtime information on direct labor costs. It uses open architecture based on Java technology.
Original Press Release:
AD OPT Technologies' ShiftLogic Division Launches SL5
-- ShiftLogic SL5 reinvents operational HR management--
MONTREAL, PQ, July 17, 2002 - AD OPT Technologies Inc. (AD OPT), a leading developer and vendor of advanced workforce management solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of ShiftLogic's highly anticipated new version, SL5® Enterprise Human Resources Planning (EHRP) system. ShiftLogic SL5 marks an important advancement in operational human resource planning technology, as well as a notable organizational achievement for AD OPT Technologies.
"An essential component to an organization's human resource planning strategy, ShiftLogic SL5 is a suitable solution for a wide range of labor-intensive industries, including manufacturing, public services and transportation, among others," said Tom Ivaskiv, President and CEO of AD OPT Technologies. "The transparent and dynamic technology behind ShiftLogic SL5 will provide AD OPT with an incredible opportunity to penetrate into new vertical markets by addressing their unique needs."
To highlight ShiftLogic SL5's innovative nature and the dramatic technological and functional improvements it represents, AD OPT's ShiftLogic division has decided to launch the software application under a new brand name, forging a distinct identity for this new version. "There are so many software applications that address a single HR component," said Jean-Pierre Servant, Divisional Vice-President, ShiftLogic. "Only ShiftLogic SL5 provides a customizable, workforce planning solution that is not only scalable, but tailored to an enterprise's industry and company-wide needs, respecting the current decision-making structure."
To ensure the quality and reliability of the software solution, extensive market research was conducted to evaluate vendor offerings and to determine customer needs. Modular by nature, SL5 grants organizations the flexibility to select the modules required to enhance the productivity of their opperations. "Instead of purchasing a large cumbersome application that addresses only part of an organization's requirements, ShiftLogic SL5 allows companies to tailor their solutions to fit the requirements of the organization as a whole. As these companies grow and require new functionalities, ShiftLogic SL5 will be able to adapt and respond to their specific needs," said Mr. Servant.
ShiftLogic SL5's ability to simultaneously comply with the needs and requirements of both managers and employees has enabled the software to quickly gain market interest. "In the months prior to the official launch, we have been actively promoting SL5 to many leading organizations. The response to date has been overwhelmingly positive," added Mr. Servant. With an open architecture based on Java technology, SL5 can be integrated with attendance hardware and ERP systems currently in place. By implementing SL5, organizations can optimize shift deployment and human resource utilization, ensuring that adequate coverage is maintained. Managers can automate and improve their operations management, providing extensive and comprehensive realtime information on direct labor costs.
About ShiftLogic
A division of AD OPT Technologies, ShiftLogic recently launched its newest version under a new brand name, forging a distinct identity for ShiftLogic's SL5 version. ShiftLogic is a comprehensive Enterprise Human Resource Planning (EHRP) system for organizations of varying sizes and industries faced with complex workforce management issues. ShiftLogic was designed to offer four key strategic benefits related to human resources management: automation, operations management, optimization and employee satisfaction. The ShiftLogic division is currently pursuing opportunities in the manufacturing, public services, transportation, and other promising industries.
About AD OPT
AD OPT's products, based on proprietary mathematical algorithms, serve as workforce planning and scheduling tools that allow companies with large and complex scheduling functions to quantify labor costs, enhance planning capabilities, and improve quality of life for employees. AD OPT's leading applications include ShiftLogic for large-sized, labor-intensive enterprises in manufacturing, transportation and other promising industries, Altitude(TM) for airlines, and Railways(TM) for the rail transportation industry. The Company also provides scheduling solutions for the healthcare industry through their wholly owned subsidiary, Total Care Technologies, and its ESP(TM) and eXpert(TM) applications. Currently, the Company is pursuing an aggressive growth strategy that will leverage its workforce scheduling know-how and applications into new labor- intensive vertical markets.
AD OPT is a Montreal based public company with 10,935,071 shares outstanding. The Company's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) under the symbol "AOP."
For additional information, visit AD OPT's Web site at www.ad-opt.com and Total Care's site at www.totalcare.com.
Donna Farnworth
Chief Financial Officer
AD OPT Technologies Inc.
514-345-0580 ext. 344
514-345-0422 Fax
E-mail: dfamworth@ad-opt.com
Internet: www.ad-opt.com
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Hellen Diamantakis
Marketing Communications Manager
AD OPT Technologies Inc.
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