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 Program (LMP), including Labor Management Software, lean best practices, engineered labor standards, as well as recognition and incentive plans typically results in overall labor savings of 8 to 15 percent. An […]
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 […]
USING A LABOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) TO COMBAT RETENTION ISSUES
There was a time when labor management systems (LMS) were primarily used to monitor the performance and the cost of labor, and larger organizations tended to be the ones deploying them. Today, an LMS is as necessary as a Warehouse Management System (WMS). According to Evan Danner, CEO at TZA, “When you have as much […]
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS FOR A HIGH-PERFORMANCE WORKFORCE
What does it take to build a high-performance workforce? The answer might vary, depending upon your business strategy, but establishing a high-performance workforce generally relies upon a number of specific operating components including: careful labor planning, well-established standard operating procedures, accurate performance expectations, appropriate onboarding, continuous training, employee engagement, incentive pay programs, rewards and recognition, […]
Understanding Engineered Labor Standards
Clearly defined expectations are essential to your workforce’s success. Multi-determinant labor standards are the cornerstone of having fair and accurate performance expectations for your team and, when used correctly, help your organization build a culture of high performance and positive employee morale. ENGINEERED LABOR STANDARDS DEFINED An engineered labor standard is a form of […]
THREE STEPS TO IMPROVE YOUR LABOR MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND REDUCE LABOR SPEND
Logistics Management editor Bridget McCrea says, “as the highest expense for any warehouse or distribution center (DC) operation, labor management is essential”. But in today’s fast-paced distribution environment, everything from the shortage of labor resources, evolving e-commerce demands, and seasonal sales fluctuations can make labor management particularly challenging. Today’s Labor Management Systems solve three basic […]
WANT THE SECRET FOR REDUCING YOUR DISTRIBUTION CENTER’S OVERTIME COSTS? CHECK OUT THESE KEY STRATEGIES.
Utilizing overtime hours can be a cost-effective way to increase your distribution center’s capacity to meet unexpected surges in business or just to offset soaring turnover. However, if overused, overtime can increase your turnover, even more, decrease your productivity, and ultimately damage your bottom line. Typically, some portion of overtime hours is unnecessary. Unnecessary overtime […]
