FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Global Chemicals Manufacturer LANXESS Chooses Loki Software for Workforce Management
August 31, 2005, Delta, BC: As part of a drive to expand production and streamline efficiency at their Sarnia, Ontario manufacturing operations, international chemicals manufacturer LANXESS AG will be implementing Loki's StaffRight® solution for its scheduling and attendance needs. LANXESS will use the innovative functionality of StaffRight to save administrative time, streamline scheduling and vacation planning, and increase efficiency in its payroll operations.
"We chose Loki Systems because of their experience with manufacturing and their ability to accommodate complex unionized work environments," said Jim King, Labour and Employee Relations at LANXESS. "We believe the StaffRight solution will help us optimize our workforce management activities and will provide us the same compelling return on investment other Loki customers enjoy."
StaffRight is a complete workforce management solution that addresses the challenges that are inherent in managing a manufacturing workforce, including planning, scheduling, time and labor, union contract compliance, and access to business intelligence. StaffRight provides managers with the tools they need to optimize their workforce and improve their operations and business performance.
"We are pleased to welcome a established, leading global organization such as LANXESS to our customer base," said Victor Holysh, COO of Loki Systems. "Our StaffRight solution will provide strong benefits for LANXESS's complex workforce needs including more efficient scheduling and vacation planning, reduced payroll errors and union grievances, simplification of overtime rules and real-time access to performance reports."
LANXESS AG (German: LXS) is one of the world's leading manfacturers of plastics, rubber and chemicals, and their Sarnia, Ontario location includes research and development facilities as well as manufacturing of high quality performance rubber. Rubber production at the Sarnia operation will be undergoing a major expansion and Loki's workforce management solution will be part of LANXESS's drive to increase workforce and production efficiency.
ABOUT LANXESS
LANXESS is a leading chemicals group with production sites and agencies all over the world: a global player in the fields of chemicals, plastics and rubber. Headquartered in Germany, LANXESS has roughly 20,000 employees at 50 international production sites and offices in all major regions to ensure its business partners the best possible service. LANXESS operates technical centers for research and development in Germany, Canada, U.S.A., China and Singapore. LANXESS operations have a long history: its roots go back to 1863, the year Bayer was founded. In 2004, Bayer AG combined most of its chemical activities and approximately one-third of its polymer activities into a new company: LANXESS Deutschland GmbH.
ABOUT LOKI SYSTEMS
Established in 1995, Loki offers an advanced suite of workforce management solutions. The software is easy to use and gives management powerful analytical tools and real-time performance data to support strategic business decisions. Loki software products are now being used to schedule and manage hundreds of organizations in a number of industries across North America. In addition to an impressive return on investment and quick implementation, Loki clients enjoy unparalleled service and technical support.
Victor Holysh, Chief Operating Officer,
victor.holysh@lokisys.com For further information please contact sales: Phone: 1-800-378-5654 ext. 125 Email: sales@lokisys.com
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