How to Reduce Labor Costs with Smart Backfill™
Global organizations are struggling with managing rising overhead expenses, and are in search of a way to better manage labor costs. We know labor cost control has become an important factor in the current economic climate. According to Gartner, cost optimization remains high on the list of priorities for 92% of HR functions, and leaders […]
From Chaos to Control: Scheduling Software for Public Safety
Public safety is an increasingly alarming issue facing many cities and states. In a recent article from CNN, “Police departments from Atlanta to Kansas City to Portland are coping with critical staffing shortages and struggling to fill their ranks from patrol officers to 911 operators” to cope with “bursts of violence in many parts of […]
How to Effectively Manage and Reduce Overtime
Overtime, or time worked beyond a standard 40-hour workweek by hourly, non-exempt employees, can wreak havoc on your operating budget. While there may be times when overtime is necessary and cost-effective, overtime pay can begin to drain your bottom line if not managed correctly. Which is why overtime management is crucial to any business. Keep in […]
5 Overtime Efficiencies to Optimize Your Operating P&L
In an era of increased work flexibility, one constant remains across the Industrial Enterprise – the need for people, 24/7, to deliver against increasingly volatile demands. Adding to this complexity, demands for products are rarely constant throughout the year. Especially in environments characterized by high-volume production (e.g., Consumer Packaged Goods). Operators maintain several levers to […]
Achieve Labor Scheduling Optimization on a Global Scale
Labor scheduling optimization software can help reduce unnecessary costs and improve productivity across your entire enterprise. Here’s how. Streamline Processes & Control Labor Costs No matter where sites are located, having one centralized labor management platform like Indeavor can help organizations increase efficiencies enterprise-wide. There are some cascading cost-saving effects, including: (Fairly) controlled staffing There […]
How to Reduce Unnecessary Overtime
Manufacturing facilities, whether food processors or durable goods, have a bit of an overtime problem. It’s easy to rely on overtime to meet the complex labor requirements of your SKUs. After all, front-line supervisors deal with tight production deadlines and overtime is typically guaranteed in union contracts anyway. Distributing OT hours can be critical to […]
