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CA S E T U D Y Plant Solves Employee Notification Problem with MEDI TM System from Edwards Signaling Security Systems 2004 Schick Wilkinson Sword in CT the company largest manufacturing of Schick razors was faced with a major problem it came to notifying employees of scheduled during their work shifts Its various notification were not able to provide the necessary and accuracy in alerting workers when exactly began and ended Many employees for were basically deciding for themselves the of their breaks by glancing at a nearby clock timepiece not always synchronized with other clocks the large 400,000 square foot plant addition the plant notification system did not have flexibility in sending targeted begin end signals the plant individualized work segments The operations are divided about equally between 5 day and a 7 day workweek each 24 hours per day plant personnel not only working different shifts those schedules but also in different depart or work cells Managing the comings and goings Schick 600 employee workforce within this intricate had become a real scheduling challenge all the system inconsistency inaccuracy and of flexibility were causing widespread confusion and a disruption in workflow with employees leaving early for breaks or returning That when plant supervisor Tony Sanzo decided look for a solution from Edwards Signaling Systems seeing a demo of the Edwards system Sanzo immediately that the new MEDI Software from Edwards was an ideal remedy for the problem He was especially attracted by turnkey capability not to mention the fact that it be much less expensive than if Schick tried to a replacement system on its own more it eliminated all the chaos Sanzo noted Edwards system is not just simple and easy to it very clear and there is absolutely no question a break starts and ends no matter how many there are during a particular shift or within an department MEDI system runs automatically from just one stand alone computer in a supervisor office Schick eliminating any possible interference or tie in with other company IT network The software with 56 individual prerecorded uses different tones to signal the beginning a break and the end of a break The tones are also by a strong but pleasant voice announce e g 9 o break has begun 9 break has ended that provides added clarity the message Besides the software platform Schick purchased an amplifier and several speaker horns Edwards to complete the stand alone system Edwards system is now up and running in about of the Milford plant including the assembly packaging area and as enthusiastic satisfaction the system has spread to other departments it soon be functioning in three quarters of the facility to Sanzo has answered all our problems regard to dependability and accuracy and it flexible for a plant the size of ours he said very happy with the Edwards system Edwards is the leading supplier of audible and visual and electronic signals for indoor outdoor hazardous locations since 1872 For more contact Edwards Signaling Security 90 Fieldstone Court Cheshire CT 06410 1212 699 3300 or visit www edwards signals com Sword Tony Sanzo Plant Supervisor 203 301 5233