Labor Management Practice
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Labor Management Q&A
What is a labor management system and what does it do?
A labor management system is a software solution designed to optimize workforce productivity and performance. It manages many labor-related objectives, like workforce planning, and scheduling, to name a few. A labor management system can track and report on specifics, including employee productivity, calculating wages, analyzing labor costs, and more.
Why is having a labor management system important?
Labor costs represent the largest areas of spend in today’s distribution operations. Having a labor management system that can mold to your needs can be critical to success in an organization that prioritizes growth and success.
How can Alpine help you with a labor management system?
Some benefits that Alpine’s solutions can offer are improved productivity, cost savings, enhanced employee satisfaction, data-driven decision-making, and compliance with labor regulations.
How long does a labor management system take to implement?
Implementing a labor management system can take on average 3 to 6 months. These timelines can change based on the size of the organization, the complexity of existing systems, the amount of customization needed, and the level of user training required.
How much does a labor management system cost?
A labor management system’s cost is dependent on several factors. A base price is built from the size of your organization, the complexity of your system, and any specifics that are required. Additional costs can be found with customization, training, and any support.
How does our labor management system scale with growth?
Alpine designs labor management systems to fluctuate with your needs. This allows you to accommodate your organization’s needs, whether that is increasing employee numbers, expanding locations, or other operational complexities.
Can our labor management system be used in different supply chain industries?
Yes, Alpine deploys labor management systems that are versatile and can be adapted for use in various supply chain industries. This includes manufacturing, logistics, retail, distribution, and more. We focus on flexible designs that allow our clients to address unique challenges and requirements of all types of sectors.
Why should Alpine provide your labor management system?
Our wide range of expertise and experience, along with our consistent track record give clients a peace of mind that their needs throughout the process will be met.
Our Expertise
LMS Justification, Selection and Implementation
Expert analysis and guidance to justify the investment in a LMS and assistance in selecting and implementing the best fit LMS solution based on comprehensive evaluation criteria and industry best practices.
Interface Configuration
Customized configuration and integration of LMS solutions with existing systems to streamline operations.
Best Practices Development
Collaborative development of industry-leading best practices for warehouse tasks tailored to the unique requirements of each organization.
Engineered Labor Standards Creation
Precise establishment of engineered labor standards to optimize workforce productivity and performance.
Recognition & Accountability Programs
Implementation of performance recognition and accountability programs to incentivize and reward excellence in labor performance.
Leadership Training & Organizational Change Management
Specialized training programs for leadership teams to facilitate observation and coaching efforts and oversight of change management to drive successful adoption of labor management practices.
Project Management
Precise establishment of engineered labor standards to optimize workforce productivity and performance.
Customer Success Stories
The labor management program has exceeded expectations, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and enhanced employee engagement. And, we’re on track to reduce our annual variable labor costs by $1.5-2 million.
School Specialty
As business profiles evolve and processes change, it is essential to ensure that standards accurately reflect best practices and align with the profile of work being performed. By maintaining up-to-date standards, we can optimize accountability, recognition programs, and overall warehouse performance.
APL Logistics
The initial rollout of the labor management program resulted in a remarkable 20 percent reduction in variable labor spend, demonstrating its effectiveness in driving operational efficiency. The program will be expanded to an additional 50 sites, with new sites incorporating the program from inception.