Case Paper — Thriving in Philly

Sticking by Its Employees

By staying in Philadelphia, the company was able to stay close and convenient to its work force. "We've found that by staying here, we have access to a highly skilled, blue-color labor pool. Part of the problem with moving out into the suburbs is that you don't always have access to your workers. We've found that when companies relocate their factories to the suburbs, it's because it is convenient for executives, not for the employees," he contends. "We have a commitment to stay close to our workers—a commitment that we've made at all of our facilities. That's why we're in the heart of the city."