In the realm of commerce, where goods move seamlessly from production lines to consumers, warehouse workers play a crucial yet often overlooked role. These individuals ensure products are sorted, stocked, and shipped efficiently, forming the backbone of the supply chain. Despite their critical contributions, their well-being is frequently overshadowed by industry demands and a focus […]
Flawless Order Execution has a Labor Problem In recent years, operations leaders consistently list confidence in their labor – across multiple dimensions – as an ongoing concern. The ongoing challenge of securing, retaining, and optimizing labor has become even more pronounced in recent times due to various factors such as availability, temperament, and skill set […]
When to use Engineered Labor Standards vs. Reasonable Expectancies.
Executive summary: Utilizing labor standards is a critical part of a successful labor management program. Multi-determinant engineered labor standards provide a more accurate performance expectation as compared to reasonable expectancies. An LMS is instrumental in developing fair labor standards and managing performance. In an era of evolving labor demands including protecting employee welfare while still […]
The Value of Incentive Pay in Labor Management System
Executive Summary: Incentive pay programs can lead to higher productivity, better retention, and labor cost savings. A successful incentive program requires well-defined performance metrics and a labor management system (LMS) to track and manage engineered labor standards. Non-monetary incentives also play a crucial role in fostering a culture of high performance. With the labor […]
How to Choose an LMS that Harnesses the Power of Intelligent Path Plotting
Warehouse operators face increasingly complex challenges in plotting the most efficient travel paths for goods moving from point A to point B on the facility floor. These challenges include a greater need for support in determining the best possible one-way and equipment-based paths. Here’s what to look for in a labor management system (LMS) to […]
Choosing the Right Labor Management System Partner for Your Business
If you consider all the current challenges that are impacting your supply chain, rising labor costs and employee turnover are probably some of the most painful. That’s why many high-performing businesses are turning to labor management solutions to help retain talent and increase worker productivity. But having labor management software by itself isn’t enough. Choosing a partner […]
Should You Implement a WMS Before an LMS—or Both Together?
When it comes to deploying warehouse management systems (WMS) and labor management systems (LMS), the most common approach is to start with a WMS and then add an LMS when needed to create additional labor cost savings. However, a growing number of organizations are finding it a best practice to implement a WMS and LMS […]
How High-Performing Companies are Navigating Labor Challenges
Labor turnover remains a big issue for supply chain organizations. And with 9.9 million job openings in the U.S., according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the demand for labor isn’t likely to dissipate anytime soon. While labor-shortages can be found across nearly every industry, they’re especially prevalent within the supply chain. A CNBC survey […]
How Effective Is Your Labor Management System Program?
Take Our Quiz to Find Out With inflation hurting margins, labor markets remaining tight and lingering supply-chain issues underscoring the need to maximize operational efficiency, there’s never been a more critical time to assess the state of your labor management program (LMP) and make needed upgrades. It can be difficult to know where to start […]
