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 […]
ProMat 2023: Key Labor Management System Takeaways
TZA was pleased to connect with clients, prospects and our market partners at ProMat 2023. The ProMat tradeshow focuses on material handling solutions including software solutions for warehouse and labor management. There was also a focus on warehouse automation products such as robotics or high-density automatic picking systems. We were among 1,050 exhibitors at Chicago’s […]
Employees are a company’s most valuable assets, directly influencing productivity and success. To maximize their performance, companies need a labor management system (LMS) that fosters consistent coaching and engagement between employees and supervisors. This approach not only develops essential skills beyond the onboarding process but also drives continuous improvement, enhancing employee retention and productivity. High-performance […]
WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECTION ACT: THREE WAYS AN LMS CAN HELP YOU COMPLY AND THRIVE
The rapid growth of just-in-time logistics and same-day/next-day delivery has put tremendous pressure on companies to fulfill orders and ship goods as quickly as possible. In turn, businesses have placed added pressure on warehouse employees to keep pace, occasionally leading to unfair expectations and unsafe work environments. However, new laws in New York and California […]
WAREHOUSE LABOR TREND WATCH: WORKER PROTECTION LAWS, EMPLOYEE ADVOCACY AND EFFECTIVE USE OF LABOR DATA
Warehouse employees continue to champion better safety conditions and workplace rights. In our latest trendspotting post, we gather the latest news and labor trends that are most relevant to your organization. New York warehouse worker protection bill signed into law A New York law that aims to improve safety and accountability within warehouses goes into […]
EXPLORE THE BENEFITS OF A COMPLIMENTARY LABOR MANAGEMENT AUDIT
The labor shortage and competition has made it more important than ever to take steps to improve operational performance. Implementing a modern-day Labor Management System Program (LMP), including Labor Management System Software, lean best practices, engineered labor standards, as well as recognition and incentive plans typically results in overall labor savings of 8 to 15 […]
4 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS IN 2023
As we welcome the fresh start of a new year, it’s a great time to evaluate your current labor management strategies for potential improvements. To get you started, here are some positive labor trends we’re watching at TZA along with actionable tips to take the best advantage of them. OBTAIN ACCESS TO “NEXT-LEVEL” OPERATIONAL DATA […]
