Brooks Sports is a New Customer for Labor Performance

Integrated Management Systems Announces Brooks® Sports is a New Customer for Labor Performance KENT, WA—September 8, 2008 – Integrated Management Systems (IMS), a leading warehouse and distribution outsourcing firm, today announced Brooks Sports, a leader in the design and marketing of high-performance men's and women's running shoes, is a new customer using Labor Performance LMS software by IMS. Labor Performance LMS is a powerful performance management system for small and medium sized operations.  It combines detailed performance metrics, incentive programs, and production forecasting into a powerful, simple to use, web-based program that can substantially lower labor costs while improving compensation. Brooks® Sports, Inc. is a leading running company that designs and markets a line of high-performance men's and women's running shoes, apparel and accessories in more than 40 countries worldwide.  A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Brooks was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, near Seattle.  Brooks is a market-driven company with a specialty dealer channel strategy focused entirely on meeting runners’ specific needs. “We’re very excited about Brooks® Sports and look forward to working with them,” said Dean Dorcas, CEO of IMS.  “Labor Performance will save them money while rewarding their employees for their hard work,” he said. Labor Performance LMS can integrate with a company’s existing WMS system or it can be run on a standalone basis for companies that do not capture detailed production data.  As part of its service offering IMS handles all of the daily data entry and reporting so the administrative burden on the customer is minimal.  “The Brooks Sports Distribution Center is a well managed operation that places a high priority on flexibility and quick response.  Their data collection processes are more automated than many of our clients, so they are able to fully benefit from the integration capabilities within Labor Performance.  We have thoroughly enjoyed working with their dedicated team of managers on the design and implementation of the program,” Dorcas said. About Integrated Management Systems Labor Performance is the software technology division of Integrated Management Systems Inc. (IMS).  IMS was founded in 1996 as a distribution services company and has grown into a business of over 500 employees.  IMS has extensive experience in managing labor intensive distribution and production operations.   Its website is located at www.laborperformance.com. Contact: Dan Keto (253) 220-2962