5 Key Questions Every Manufacturer Should Be Able to Answer About Labor
Jenine Bogrand, Axsium Group

First, the good news.  North American manufacturers appear to be making a big come back after several of the leanest, meanest years in the sector’s history.The bad news is that the much of the rebound is being accomplished by cutting back on labor costs, and not by modernizing and streamlining Workforce Management (WFM) practices. This means the rebound, such as it is, may not be lasting.

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5 Steps to a Better Retail Labor Model
Kevin Donnelly, Axsium Group

Do you know how much time it takes for one of your employees to pull a shirt out of a box and slip it onto a hanger? If you don’t, you should. Because, you can bet that a lot of your retail competitors do, and it’s going to give them an edge in the battle for a better bottom line.

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Advantages of a Continuous Upgrade Strategy
Bob Clements, Axsium Group

You’ve just implemented a wonderful new Workforce Management system and you’re wondering: how long before I have to start thinking about an upgrade? If you’re a smart organization, you realize that when it comes to technology, upgrade plans start coming together the moment a new system is in place. Unfortunately, not all organizations look at the upgrade process in that way.

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