Released on = April 4, 2006, 5:54 am

Press Release Author = Hellen Budaya-Pileski

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = Shoplogix Provides Preventative and Predictive Maintenance

Press Release Body = According to Scott Birmingham, Manager of Product Marketing for
Shoplogix, there are specific methodologies to ensure preventative and predictive
maintenance plant floor results including:
. Make faster and more informed decisions based on real-time information.
. Increase machine utilization, efficiency and overall capacity.
. Improve Mean Time to Repair by notifying maintenance crews immediately of a
machine alarm.
. Notify managers when jobs are completed or behind schedule.
. Optimize production schedules with real-time information on production rates and
average cycle time.
. Improve preventative maintenance scheduling and overall product quality.
. Assess operator setup time and other important machine metrics.

ABOUT SHOPLOGIX
Shoplogix develops integrated web-based software solutions that optimize plant floor
operations. Shoplogix solutions improve productivity, efficiency, and total
operational performance by allowing companies to make real-time decisions that
impact profitability while actively engaging employees in the process.

Shoplogix Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, with
offices across North America. The company serves a growing base of Global 2000
companies to set new standards for production performance and efficiency in
industrial environments.


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Plantnode is a hybrid web-based software application designed on an open platform to
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estimates. Plantnode is proven to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
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Web Site = http://www.shoplogix.com

Contact Details = Shoplogix
www.shoplogix.com
Hellen Budaya Pileski
Manager, Marketing Communications
905-469-9994 Ext.119
hbudaya-pileski@shoplogix.com