“We had used single-determinant standards, such as picks, cases or lines per hour in the past to measure productivity. With TZA’s engineered labor standards we will be able to factor in travel distance and other issues that influence performance. Determining the specific goal times of each task based on its actual work characteristics will ensure a more fair and accurate calculation both for our employees and for our company” said Don Courtney, Executive Vice President MIS & Distribution for Finish Line.

Coupled with establishing best practices for warehouse activities and defining engineered labor standards to determine the expected goal times for each of those specific activities, Finish Line also plans to implement ProTrack® , TZA’s labor management software. This will continue to enhance the company’s productivity improvement goals by maximizing visibility into the distribution operations. ProTrack® offers dynamic goal calculation, labor planning and robust reporting that enables supervisors to objectively communicate with operators and provide the valuable feedback and counseling needed to ensure their success.

“ProTrack® is a perfect fit for Finish Line as it offers an opportunity to positively manage business growth by improving productivity while increasing employee morale and satisfaction”, said Ray Becker, TZA’s Vice President of Productivity Improvement Programs. “With the added intelligence enabled by ProTrack® , Finish Line will be able to adapt to changing service demands without increasing labor costs.

About The Finish Line, Inc.
The Finish Line, Inc. is one of the nation's leading specialty retailers, offering the best selection of footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and kids. Finish Line is publicly traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol FINL and currently operates 640 Finish Line stores in 47 states and online. In addition, the company also operates 38 Man Alive stores in 9 states. To learn more about Finish Line, visit www.finishline.com and to learn more about Man Alive visit www.manalive.com.

Engineered Labor Standards
Find out how ProTrack® Warehouse Labor Management Solution helps you manage your workforce performance, maximize productivity and cut labor costs. TZA's web-bsed labor management solution will provide, among other things, calculation of discrete engineered labor standards, real-time visibility, labor planning and dynamic reporting.

About Tom Zosel Associates, LTD.
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Tom Zosel Associates (TZA) is a best practices logistics consulting company. Core competencies include strategic planning, material handling engineering, productivity improvement programs, transportation system design and logistics software solutions. TZA’s critical advantage is its hands-on operational expertise, which allows it to create and implement innovative solutions for even the most complex distribution challenges.

For more information about TZA, visit www.tzaconsulting.com.