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

Labor Cost Options

Comparison Reports

Simple Labor Time Entry

Comprehensive Search Options
