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SussexIM's New Flex-scheduling Increases Production Capacity And Offers Employees Workplace Options

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SUSSEX, Wis. - March 16, 2016 - PRLog -- SussexIM's new voluntary flex-scheduling production program increases capacity, benefits customers thanks to enhanced supply chain efficiencies, and offers employees work schedule options, the company's Chief Executive Officer, Keith Everson, announced here today.

The employee-approved SussexIM 24/7 flex-scheduling program allows participating employees to enjoy three-day weekends every other week. It was the result of extensive in-house studies on 24/7 schedule options, and was approved after employee buy-in. "We consulted with our employees and they picked the schedule," Everson said. "It's a win for all involved.

"Further, our customers benefit from our increased capacity and On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance," he added. OTIF is considered the gold standard in delivery performance metrics, Everson explained.

According to recent reports in Forbes Magazine, millennials will account for nearly 50 percent of the U.S. workforce by 2020 and 75 percent of the global workforce by 2030, a human resources reality well-noted by SussexIM management.

"Millennials are not solely motivated by money," Everson said. "Quality of life is a big driver for this group, meaning that savvy managers need to appreciate the work/life balance this generation desires, or risk being left behind."

According to Keith Dieball, Manufacturing Manager, the new production schedule allows crews to arrive with presses already inspected and up to operating temperature. "Downtime is reduced and workflow is smoother, which is a benefit to our people and, ultimately, our customers," Dieball said.

"Our employees picked this schedule after reviewing many options, as it was important not to alienate any of our people," Dieball said.

In addition to this latest advance, SussexIM works with local high schools through GPS Education Partners (www.gpsed.org) to develop co-op programming that allows motivated students to obtain on-the-job training that can lead to company positions upon graduation.

The company heritage of innovation extends from HR programs to product development and has resulted in double-digit annual growth. Recently, SussexIM announced that the company is purchasing property to build a new 81,000-square-foot facility, a major expansion in facility size, inline filling capability and personnel. "These investments, in combination, will enable us to further diversify our business and build upon the double-digit growth rate we posted over the last five years," said Everson.

"Our new 24/7 flex scheduling is yet another step that allows us to deliver a quality, U.S.-made product that competes price-wise with offshore manufacturers," he added. "With an engaged, motivated production team, we have the ability to keep costs down, be nimble and react quickly to customer needs."

ABOUT SUSSEXIM

SussexIM is a full-service, fully automated supplier that solves problems to satisfy consumer needs.

The company's capabilities include B-to-B and, now, B-to-C - with the addition of its new Sussex Brands division. Customers benefit from its ability to accelerate time-to-market, thanks to the company's streamlined decision-making capabilities and shortened supply chains.

SussexIM's end-to-end suite of services extends from product design to warehousing. Importantly, the company has extensive automation design capabilities and an in-house, dedicated staff of automation engineers.

SussexIM, founded in 1977, has experienced annual double-digit growth over the last five years.

Contact
Ed Fabiszak, VP Sales & Marketing
***@sussexim.com

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Keith Everson, CEO, SussexIM

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