Running Your Shop With Minimum Labor Resources

Are you dealing with labor challenges, but still hoping to grow your shop? While you’re looking for the right talent, you can still grow your shop’s profits.

Hiring resources or purchasing more machines may be challenging, especially if your shop is smaller. However, before you throw in the towel, consider the hidden world of efficiency within your existing resources.

What if technology could give you that high return on investment? The right ERP can optimize your resources by analyzing your operations, giving you the data you need to maximize productivity. Are you looking to find the right mix of technology and labor resources? Keep reading.

How tech can optimize your shop's output

An ERP built for shops can solve many of your problems. Effortlessly track employee time, job progress, and machine performance. You can paint the picture of employee and machine performance with detailed data. The reports should help you easily see time spent on each job by employee and workstation.

Armed with data, you can make game-changing decisions. Reassign employees to better-suited tasks, streamline workflows, and even bundle jobs for maximized efficiency. Suddenly, you're not just filling orders but strategizing for success.

Examining margin reports by job lets you consistently see which jobs are profitable. Stop pouring time and resources into low-yield jobs. Having that data at your fingertips enables you to do more with less by knowing which jobs to prioritize and which to cut.

Estimated vs. actual reporting lets you see which type of jobs may have a high cost but don’t bring in much revenue. Even if your resources are limited, focusing them on those job types and meeting short lead times, will keep your shop profitable.

Your ERP should have the ability to let you quickly move around resources to make the needed accommodations.

The right ERP will allow you to use automation to grow your shop. Know exactly where each resource should go, what jobs to take, and when. Don't be limited by resources; be empowered by them. Invest in smart technology, unlock hidden potential, and watch your shop thrive. Grow your business the smart way — with data-driven decisions and optimized operations.

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