3PL Warehouse Labor management solutions
The problem 3pl warehouses are facing
Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) face unique labor challenges in warehouse operations. Managing a dynamic workforce is complex. Fluctuating demand, tight margins, and rising client expectations add pressure. 3PL Insight delivers warehouse labor management solutions designed for 3PLs. We address unmet needs in labor optimization, workforce planning, and operational efficiency. Using advanced 3PL software, we help logistics operations overcome persistent labor hurdles.
Our approach focuses on optimizing warehouse labor management and streamlining processes. This ensures better resource allocation, staff scheduling, and improved labor productivity. Many 3PLs struggle with unpredictable staffing needs and high turnover. Traditional tools often fall short. Our solution bridges this gap. We equip 3PLs with the tools needed to manage labor effectively.
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LaborTrac Suite
At its core, LaborTrac is a solution suite of modules enabling 3PL logistics providers to track actual labor costs for every operation in the warehouse, offering comprehensive warehouse labor management solution. This includes operating costs broken down by customer, by employee, and/or by task. As the cost of labor continues to increase, accounting for up to 80% of warehouse operating expenses in today’s environment, tracking and monitoring worker productivity becomes all the more important and critical. Our suite of labor tracking solutions will arm you with key performance data that will:
- Ensure your warehouse output goals are met
- Help you quickly identify bottlenecks in your operation and solve them
- Analyze detailed labor reporting by customer and operation that includes factoring in all overhead cost so that you have the most accurate information needed to make key decisions about your business.
Understanding Warehouse Labor Management Challenges in 3PLs
Third-party logistics (3PL) and warehouse providers face distinct labor management challenges due to their dynamic operating environment:
- High Employee Turnover: This is a persistent issue, disrupting operations and escalating recruitment and training costs.
- Fluctuating Demand: Unpredictable client needs make labor forecasting difficult. Rapid scaling during peak seasons and lean staffing during off-peak periods are critical, yet challenging.
- Onboarding and Productivity: Training new hires is time-consuming and expensive, often leading to reduced productivity during the onboarding phase.
- Inadequate Productivity Tracking: Many 3PLs lack real-time insights into workforce performance, relying on manual systems prone to errors and delays.
- Compliance Complexity: Frequent changes in labor regulations require meticulous time tracking, overtime management, and adherence to safety protocols to avoid fines and reputational damage.
- Operational Inefficiency: Inaccurate labor forecasting results in overstaffing or understaffing, negatively impacting profitability and service levels.
- Balancing Cost and Quality: 3PLs constantly struggle to meet client expectations for fast, accurate fulfillment while managing labor costs effectively.
As labor accounts for up to
80%
of warehouse operating expenses, our solutions focus on tracking and optimizing labor productivity.
Warehouse Labor Tracking
The warehouse labor management and tracking module tracks labor for all operations in the warehouse to include VAS, labeling, container unloading, sorting, etc. This solution provides supervisors on the warehouse floor with an easy to use and intuitive application to assign activities in the operation. The application can be used from a desktop, laptop, Tablet or handheld mobile device.
labor Planning
Our Labor planning software will help your warehouse managers create work schedules that match the expected activity. No more guessing or bringing back the same crew from the prior day. As an operations manager, you know successful operations run on an engaged and productive workforce. But it can only be done with the power of reliable data in hand. You can make a significant impact on your operation’s success when you have the ability to see what’s going on.
People Tracking Solution
Our RTLS tracking solution (Real Time Location System) provides real time employee location tracking in the warehouse, giving you immediate visibility into the whereabouts of each staff member. Beyond simple location, the system also captures detailed employee activity tracking for warehouse operations, including their walking path. This comprehensive data can be used to validate labor tracking clock in out with location data captured by our mobile application, ensuring accurate payroll and time management.
You can use this solution as a training and safety tool and long term we are linking this to our AI engine that will provide key insights into each employees productivity and warehouse employee work patterns analysis, ultimately driving operational improvements.
Quoting Tool
Our Quoting system is the final step in the 3PL process as it utilizes all the data collected for each operation and allows your sales teams to accurately quote services based on past performance.
We can generate a complete proposal to include cover page, rate sheet, and contract terms in one PDF document that can be easily signed and accepted. The quoting tool also includes an intuitive questionnaire that will ensure your sales team do not miss out on any services and leave money on the table for later disputes.
resources
Our resources section is intended to provide every day tools that a 3PL can use to improve their business operations. It includes ready to templates that you can download for free
Inventory
The inventory resources section includes information on a cubing and dimensioning tool as sample SOPs for the various types of cycle counting most commonly used. If you don’t already have developed SOP’s in your business, these examples will help you get a head start.
- Cubing Tools >>
- Cycle Counting SOP >>
- Slotting Principles (Coming Soon) >>
Receiving
Standardization of your warehouse receiving procedures leads to increased inventory accuracy, reduction in operating costs and consistency in billing practices, which will ultimately provide your organization with a competitive edge. By incorporating strategic approaches, you will see minimized errors, improved productivity, and faster turnaround on inventory.
Labeling
Labeling is an integral component of any warehouse operation. The three most common label formats generated in a warehouse are product labels, License plate labels, and location labels. Most WMS provide the ability to generate these labels. We’ve provided an option for alternatives to printing these types of labels.
Picking
Picking is certainly one of the places to start when it comes to building efficiency and productivity. Some experts estimate that Picking is an area that represents approximately 30%-50% of your overall labor costs.
- Waving picking methodology (Coming soon)>>
- Creating Pick Paths for Efficiency (Coming Soon) >>
- Load out picking for Extensiv WMS users >>
Customer
The customer onboarding SOP can be customized to better fit your needs. The sample contracts contain legal verbiage that you’ll want to verify with your own legal counsel, and the Credit is a simple form you can use to capture key customer information.
- New Customer on-boarding SOP>>
- Sample Contracts (Coming Soon)>>
- Credit Application >>
HR Related
This section focusses on personnel related tools. Documents in this section include sample job descriptions, performance review forms, and offer letters.
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The Core of Our Warehouse Labor Management Software
3PL Insight warehouse labor management system is built to address the specific needs of logistics operations. The platform offers robust task management features. Supervisors can assign tasks based on skill, shift, and availability. Task allocation is automated, reducing manual errors and delays.
Our warehouse labor management software helps address these issues by providing Labor Tracking, labor Planning, People Tracking Solution, Staff Allocation and Scheduling, and Quoting Tool, enabling 3PLs to optimize staffing and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Employee Performance Tracking: The system monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) like productivity, accuracy, and attendance. Managers get real-time dashboards to identify top performers and areas for improvement.
- Warehouse Staff Scheduling: Tools enable warehouse managers to create, adjust, and publish shifts quickly. The software considers labor laws, overtime limits, and employee preferences, with automated alerts for schedule changes.
- Integrated Time and Attendance: Employees can clock in/out via mobile devices or kiosks. The system accurately tracks hours, breaks, and overtime, ensuring precise payroll and compliance.
- Deep Labor and warehouse Analytics: Warehouse managers can analyze historical data to forecast staffing needs, identify trends in absenteeism and turnover, and make data-driven decisions.
- Seamless System Integration: The platform connects with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, ensuring smooth data flow and eliminating silos.
- Mobile Labor Management: Warehouse manager and staff can access schedules, task lists, and performance data from any device, enhancing flexibility and responsiveness on the warehouse floor.
News and Events
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