End-to-end HCM platform for logistics companies
Optimize scheduling and enhance retention
Our intuitive workforce management tools simplify your logistics operations and control labor costs. Logistics managers can create demand-driven schedules that align and adapt seamlessly to fluctuating business needs while accommodating employee preferences. This approach ensures equitable pay opportunities through balanced shift and overtime distribution, driving higher job satisfaction and lower turnover rates. With real-time data and analytics into every project, shift, or work event, you can make informed decisions and improve operational efficiency, keeping your logistics operations staffed appropriately, enhancing productivity, and delivering superior service to your clients.
Reduce compliance risks
Logistics organizations must navigate complex compliance requirements to avoid costly fines and legal issues. UKG’s robust solutions help you stay aligned with critical industry regulations, including FMCSA standards, OSHA compliance, union contract agreements, intricate pay rules, and both federal and state regulations, like meal break and scheduling regulations. With automated alerts and comprehensive reporting, our HR and workforce management software keeps your logistics company compliant, giving you peace of mind to focus on driving operational efficiency and productivity.
Drive talent and performance
From onboarding to performance management, UKG supports your employees throughout their career journey. With over 30 years of culture data, we combine workforce management insights with culture data to help you drive smarter, data-driven decisions. Logistics teams can easily access training, upskilling, and reskilling resources, while managers gain tools to monitor performance and provide real-time feedback. Our mobile app keeps your workforce connected and engaged with instant scheduling updates, shift-swapping capabilities, and on-demand access to performance metrics. By fostering a positive work environment and providing growth opportunities, you can attract and retain skilled talent, boosting customer satisfaction.
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Frequently asked questions
For logistics organizations, solutions like UKG Workforce Management offer several specific benefits:
- Optimized Scheduling: Efficiently manage complex shift patterns and seasonal demand fluctuations to ensure optimal staffing levels and reduce overtime costs.
- Compliance and Attestation: Automate time tracking, payroll, and attestation to ensure compliance with labor laws, reducing the risk of fines and legal issues.
- Enhanced Productivity: Gain real-time visibility into labor costs and order status, enabling quick, informed decisions to optimize workforce deployment. With UKG Workforce Management, logistics organizations can create a more flexible, engaged workforce while improving operational efficiency and bottom-line results.
UKG solutions address critical compliance areas such as Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, and Hours of Service (HOS) rules. For logistics organizations, UKG offers several specific benefits, including:
- FMCSA Regulations: UKG helps ensure compliance with FMCSA regulations by automating driver qualification file management and monitoring driver hours. This reduces the risk of violations related to driver fitness and hours of service.
- OSHA Standards: UKG’s safety management tools assist logistics companies in adhering to OSHA standards. For example, UKG can track and report workplace incidents, ensuring timely corrective actions and reducing workplace hazards.
- Hours of Service (HOS) Rules: UKG automates the tracking of driver hours to comply with HOS rules, preventing drivers from exceeding legal driving limits. This helps avoid penalties and ensures driver safety by reducing fatigue.
- Automated Alerts: UKG provides automated alerts for upcoming compliance deadlines and potential violations. For instance, if a driver’s certification is about to expire, the system will notify managers in advance, ensuring timely renewals.
- Comprehensive Reporting: UKG’s comprehensive reporting features allow logistics companies to generate detailed compliance reports. These reports can be used during audits to demonstrate adherence to labor laws and regulations, minimizing the risk of fines and legal issues.
Implementing a global pay system offers several key advantages for logistics companies:
- Consistency and Fairness: A global pay system ensures that employees across different regions are compensated fairly and consistently. This helps maintain equity and transparency within your organization, which is essential for employee satisfaction and retention.
- Compliance with Local Regulations: Logistics companies often operate in multiple countries, each with its own labor laws and regulations. A global pay system helps ensure compliance with these diverse legal requirements, reducing the risk of fines and legal issues.
- Operational Efficiency: Managing payroll through a unified global system streamlines administrative processes, reduces errors, and saves time. This efficiency is particularly beneficial in the fast-paced logistics industry where timely and accurate payroll processing is critical.
- Cost Management: A global pay system allows logistics companies to better manage and forecast labor costs across different regions. This can lead to more effective budgeting and financial planning.
UKG solutions provide comprehensive tools to manage union agreements by automating compliance tracking, grievance handling, and contract management. For example, UKG can track specific terms of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) such as wage scales, seniority rules, and shift differentials, ensuring that all contractual obligations are met accurately.
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