Automation Systems to Improve Productivity, Time & Asset Management
Among the many issues to deal with when running a business, one of the prime concerns would be inefficiency. Mobile and remote labour, productivity, asset management, stock control, and profitability, all need to be managed effectively. Automating all the above and bringing them together under one umbrella would allow management far better control over the business operations.
The most precious of all business resources is time. When time is lost money is lost, and it can never be bright back. An effective system to control time is mandatory as time is the prime resource that is wasted. Mobile workers will be able to track their own time and productivity more accurately, thereby being able to plan better for the next time. You could have multiple real-time, as well as after-the-fact workflows. Remote workers can punch in and out wherever they are and sync up later on. This can be done individually by the worker, or management can do it for an entire crew or group of employees, such as on a building site. Some systems allow remote workers to punch in on one device, and out on another while the system syncs. The system could be supported to include sign-offs, capture GPS signals and calculate overtime rates.
Once you open the door to automated software to track productivity, you will be accurately measuring the productivity of your mobile team in real-time, 24/7. All man hours, metrical data, completed or used units, plus units to complete within the set time-frame. You will be able to have accurate productivity metrics gather and collated at the touch of a finger. That will allow more comprehensive control over the time of your employees, which will inevitably lead to better productivity. You will be able to capture job photos, field notes, GPS, and even use automatic tracking site weather conditions. In essence, you will get a complete picture of productivity results.
The third vital element of any business would be the management of its assets. Using the business assets correctly can extend their working life. An excellent software package would include an effective built-in asset management system. It can reduce pilfering and theft. It can assist your remote workforce by collating accurate real-time or after-the-fact machinery or equipment use and their location. It can assist with the planning of the assignment of that equipment. Of vital importance to many businesses is inventory control, which needs to be up to date. The software will allow you to maintain a well-documented history of all your business assets, any tools, equipment, or machinery as they are assigned, and reassigned on within the company.
You will find that automation will provide you with the tools to improve all areas of your business operations, leading to gains and improved profitability. Excellent job management and time tracking software packages need to cater to the points mentioned in this article. An all-inclusive resource management solution system which caters to your business’ needs is a must to stay competitive. Once you eliminate the manual data entry processes, you improve payroll accuracy and reduce time spent. Once you integrate all the vital components tightly, all the relevant data will sync directly with your accounting software or your ERP. You should also be integrating remote data streams flawlessly into the system. These tools will give you much better control over your business, thereby improving the bottom line.