Indeavor Significantly Improves Workforce Planning for Enterprises with New Labor Demand Planning Solution
ERP integration eliminates the need for manual labor planning, improving productivity and efficient use of the workforce at scale. Indeavor, an industry leader in People Operations & Workforce Management, announced the launch of its Labor Demand Planning software, which enables large enterprises with a 24-hour shift-driven workforce to integrate their ERP and Workforce Management systems […]
Why Demand Planning Helps Answer Shifting Market Conditions
We’re living in an economic environment plagued by issues of a supply chain shortage in rapid flux, continual labor shortages and skills gaps, and decreased employee morale. It’s now more important than ever to have the right number of employees with the right skills at the right time. Yet, for many organizations, workforce planning remains […]
Ways to Easily Manage & Schedule Temporary Labor
Temporary Labor in the Manufacturing Industry According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the manufacturing sector accounts for 40% of temporary labor utilization. While other industries are shying away from temporary labor, manufacturing continues to expand its footprint. This type of staffing allows companies to have flexibility through their peak production seasons to meet the […]
Are Gray-Collar Workers the Future of Manufacturing?
Gray collar workers are often forgotten about but hold a lot of power for the future of manufacturing. In this article, we cover the importance they hold for manufacturing. But first, it’s important to understand exactly who they are. What is a “Gray Collar” Worker? Gray-collar worker is a term used to describe a type of […]
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 Automated Labor Scheduling Helps Reduce Costs
The cost of labor is substantial for employers, from hourly wages paid to workers to other initiatives for recruiting and retaining staff. Direct labor costs are necessary, as many businesses can’t function without human beings. Automated scheduling software can significantly reduce some of the costs associated with managing the workforce, freeing up a business’s budget […]
Enterprise Technology with a Factory Focus
Enterprise technology encompasses a wide range of systems designed to streamline and optimize complex business processes. ERP, HCM, T&A, MES – what do all of these acronyms have in common? They are all mission-critical systems that enable enterprise organizations to run their businesses. These systems serve as a “price of admission” to running efficient and transparent […]
Overcoming Manufacturing Labor Shortages
The manufacturing industry has been feeling the effects of labor shortages for some time, and it shows no signs of slowing. A study from Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute estimates that United States manufacturers will have 2.1 million open jobs by 2030. These struggles in the labor market can come from many different places, like an […]
