Labor Management

Precision in Motion: Tracking Labor for Manufacturing Excellence Tracking labor in manufacturing is crucial for optimizing productivity, managing costs, and ensuring efficient operations.

Labor tracking for work orders in manufacturing is a crucial process that helps ensure efficiency and productivity on the shop floor. It involves monitoring the time and productivity of workers as they complete tasks, projects, or work orders.

Here are some key aspects and benefits of labor tracking in manufacturing:

Key Aspects of Labor Tracking

Time and Attendance

Keeping track of when employees clock in and out, including breaks and overtime.

Scheduling and Hours Worked

Managing employee schedules and ensuring that work hours align with production needs.

Productivity Reports

Analyzing how efficiently workers are completing tasks and identifying areas for improvement.

Payroll and Overtime

Calculating wages and managing overtime to control labor costs.

Training Costs and Attendance

Tracking the time and resources spent on training employees.

Safety and Compliance

Ensuring that safety protocols are followed and tracking workers’ locations for safety.

Benefits of Labor Tracking

Improved Efficiency

By monitoring labor, manufacturers can identify inefficiencies and make adjustments to improve productivity.

Cost Control

Accurate labor tracking helps in budgeting and financial planning by providing clear data on labor costs.

Better Decision Making

Data from labor tracking can inform staffing decisions, scheduling, and long-term workforce planning.

Enhanced Productivity

Clear task assignments and real-time progress tracking reduce downtime and errors.

Safety and Compliance

Ensuring that safety protocols are followed and reducing the risk of accidents.

Products Costs Are Comprised of Material and Labor Costs. Understanding Labor Costs is Important.
That is why it is included in SimpleManufacturing™!

Simple Manufacturing

Our Labor Management Features

Record Work Order Labor Hours

Scan Employee, Work Order and Operation Step and Enter Labor Time

Labor Cost Options

Assign Labor Standard Costs Per Operational Step or Based on Employees Salary / Hourly Rate

Comparison Reports

Build the Same Product Repeatedly and View Comparison of Labors Costs Per Unit Across the Work Orders.

Simple Labor Time Entry

Add Labor Times per Work Order, Any Time, With or Without Step

Comprehensive Search Options

Search By Work Order, Dates, Employee, Operational Step, etc.

Export Employee Labor Times

Single-Click to Export Pay Period To ADP Required Format

Simple Manufacturing™ offers expert ERP solutions to streamline operations, reduce costs, and boost efficiency for small businesses in manufacturing.