Released on: August 5, 2008, 7:45 am

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: Hertzler Systems Sponsors Closed Loop Performance Management
Report - Identifies Drivers of Best-in-Class Performance

Press Release Body: 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.

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.\"

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


Web Site: http://www.hertzler.com

Contact Details: Hertzler Systems
2312 Eisenhower Dr. N.
Goshen, IN 46526
800-958-2709