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
Updated August, 2024. Creating a high-performance workforce hinges on several key components: meticulous labor planning, clear standard operating procedures (SOPs), precise performance expectations, effective onboarding, continuous training, employee engagement, incentive programs, and accountability. Leading companies rely on a robust Labor Management System (LMS) to implement and manage these components effectively. A top-tier LMS can increase […]
Understanding Engineered Labor Standards
Clearly defined expectations are essential to your workforce’s success. Multi-determinant labor standards are the cornerstone of establishing fair and accurate performance expectations. When applied correctly, these standards help your organization cultivate a high-performance culture and boost employee morale while also promising significant improvements in your operations. What Are Engineered Labor Standards? The International Labor Office […]
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 System Systems solve three […]
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 […]
Strategies for Managing & Reducing Overtime
There are many possible strategies for managing and reducing overtime, but it starts with understanding the reasons for overtime…
