4 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS IN 2023

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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

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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

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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.

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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 […]