NAV CANADA Selects Quintiq for Operational Staff Planning and Scheduling

‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, November 21st, 2007 – Quintiq, a leading provider of advanced planning and scheduling (APS) solutions has entered into a contract with NAV CANADA for the supply of an operational staff planning solution for their Air Navigation Services. NAV CANADA’s Air Navigation Service will rely on the Quintiq system to support its staff planning and scheduling process, intended to begin September 2008.

NAV CANADA operates Canada's civil air navigation service (ANS) which provides air navigation services, including air traffic control, airport advisory, flight information and other services in Canada and Canadian-controlled international air space. Leveraging technology solutions that are among the best in the aviation industry, NAV CANADA employs air traffic controllers, flight service specialists, electronic technologists, operational support specialists and other groups at more than 150 staffed sites across the country. 

In the past decade, NAV CANADA has invested close to $1 billion in new systems and technologies to modernize and enhance the delivery of air traffic services and to improve safety and efficiency. The decision to update the planning and scheduling software of their air navigation service staff by employing the Quintiq solution is an example of NAV CANADA's dedication to utilizing advanced technologies to improve efficiency.

NAV CANADA chose the Quintiq Workforce Optimization solution for its flexibility and its ability to cope with the complex planning issues faced by NAV CANADA. Air navigation service operational staff planning must take into account numerous factors, including the skills and training certifications of individual employees, union and government regulations, and employee preferences while dealing effectively with frequent daily changes due to flight delays, weather conditions and technical problems.

"Being awarded the NAV CANADA contract affirms Quintiq's position as the leader in workforce oriented planning solutions," said Victor Allis, CEO at Quintiq. "Quintiq has a proven track record in successfully implementing workforce optimization solutions in large organizations, including those found in the aviation industry. NAV CANADA's choice is a confirmation of Quintiq's excellence in dealing with complex workforce scheduling needs, with the added possibility of employees being able to select preferred shifts.”

About NAV CANADA
NAV CANADA, Canada's civil air navigation services provider, is a private sector, non-share capital corporation financed through publicly-traded debt. NAV CANADA co-ordinates the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in Canadian domestic airspace and international airspace assigned to Canadian control. Through its coast-to-coast operations, NAV CANADA provides air traffic control, flight information, weather briefings, aeronautical information, airport advisory services, and electronic aids to navigation.
More information is available at www.navcanada.ca.

About Quintiq
Quintiq provides advanced planning, scheduling and supply chain management solutions. The fast-growing Dutch company, established in 1997, offers software for planning and optimizing complex business processes throughout the enterprise. Deloitte has recognized Quintiq as being one of the fastest growing technology companies in Europe, and industry analyst Gartner has acknowledged Quintiq for its innovative products and market presence. The company’s headquarters is located in the Netherlands and it has subsidiaries in Germany, UK, Finland, Malaysia, China, Australia, and the USA. For more information: www.quintiq.com.

For more information, please contact:
Quintiq
Martijn van Gils
Global Marketing Director
Tel.: +31 (0)73 691 07 39
E-mail: martijn.van.gils@quintiq.com