Logistics & Distribution industries we serve
HCM Software Designed for Logistics and Distribution
Optimize your operations and retain talent for greater efficiency
Empower your logistics and distribution workforce with UKG’s comprehensive human capital management and workforce management solutions for logistics, distribution centers, and transportation. Our advanced scheduling, payroll, and HR tools, coupled with data-driven insights, help enhance productivity allowing you to focus on delivering timely, and exceptional service. Discover how UKG can help you attract and retain a skilled workforce, optimize operations, and manage labor costs while staying compliant.
See the benefits logistics and distribution companies receive with UKG
Logistics and distribution companies face unique challenges, such as maximizing workforce productivity, addressing labor shortages, and ensuring employee engagement – all of which directly impact operational effectiveness and profitability. With UKG, you get more than 70 years of combined experience in HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions — all in one suite to help you navigate these complexities.
Elevate the Employee Experience
Enhancing your employee experience is essential for attracting and retaining skilled talent in today’s competitive market. Our self-service tools empower employees with flexible scheduling—reducing absenteeism and fostering a workplace where employees feel valued and motivated.
Optimize Your Workforce
Effectively managing labor costs, optimizing scheduling, and accurately forecasting demand across multiple locations are complex yet critical for efficient operations. Our AI-driven solutions streamline workforce management by aligning skilled resources with projected demand, helping to control labor costs, boost productivity, prevent burnout, and enhance employee satisfaction.
Streamline Pay and Compliance
Logistics and distribution organizations navigate complex work and pay rules, including driver regulations and warehouse overtime. Our solutions automate these pay rules to ensure regulatory compliance, centralize workforce data into a unified dashboard, reduce administrative burdens, and empower leaders with actionable insights for better decision-making.
Purpose-built solutions for logistics and distribution
Discover how our specialized, best-in-class human capital management suite for logistics and distribution addresses demand forecasting, multi-location payroll, and unites the frontline workforce with management to keep your operations efficient and your team engaged.
HCM for Large Organizations
UKG Pro empowers large logistics and distribution organizations with a robust, scalable solution to manage complex workforce needs, from advanced scheduling and time tracking to HR and payroll, driving operational excellence and workforce engagement.
HCM for Midsize and Small Organizations
UKG Ready streamlines scheduling, timekeeping, and HR management for logistics and distribution companies, helping teams operate more efficiently while focusing on delivering timely and reliable service.
Workforce Management
UKG’s leading workforce management empowers logistics and distribution companies to optimize labor efficiency, streamline scheduling, track time, leave and attendance, and ensure compliance, all while boosting productivity across the supply chain.
Advanced Scheduling
UKG’s advanced scheduling solution for logistics and distribution ensures the right people are in the right place at the right time, while streamlining shift management, reducing overtime, and enhancing operational efficiency for critical supply chain activities.
Workforce Planning
UKG Strategic Workforce Planning empowers logistics and distribution companies to predict and address workforce gaps by accurately forecasting labor needs, optimizing staffing levels, and utilizing real-time analytics and what-if scenarios to build operational agility for the future.
Multi-Country Payroll
UKG One View simplifies multi-country payroll for international logistics and distribution companies, providing a unified platform to manage payroll compliance, standardize processes, and ensure accurate payments across global operations.
Pay
Our robust payroll solution streamlines processes, ensures compliance, and enhances accuracy. This helps logistics and distribution companies reduce errors, boost productivity, and improve overall workforce satisfaction.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
This is no ordinary AI in the workplace. With AI driven by decades of people, work, and workplace culture data, you get insights to build trust, simplify the hard things, and deliver personalized experiences that foster meaning and purpose.
Analytics
UKG’s analytics and reporting solution for logistics and distribution provides real-time insights into workforce performance, labor costs, and operational efficiency, empowering data-driven decisions to optimize productivity, reduce administrative burdens, and drive business success.
Culture
Attracting and retaining talent isn’t always about pay and perks — it’s about culture and trust. UKG solutions help organizations accelerate their journeys to becoming a Great Place to Work®.
Employee Communication
UKG Talk helps logistics and distribution companies foster real-time communication and collaboration across their workforce, enhancing engagement, streamlining operations, and keeping teams connected from the warehouse floor to the executive office.
Financial Wellness
Give your people access to their earned wages, when and where they need it, and the power to take charge of their finances.
Want more information? Speak to one of our logistics and distribution experts today.
UKG understands the needs of logistics and distribution companies
Discover how UKG meets the unique needs of organizations within the logistics and distribution industry
From logistics and distribution to transportation and more, our highly configurable solutions streamline human capital management, optimize scheduling, and enhance workforce management. We understand the unique challenges you face, such as compliance with labor regulations and effective scheduling for drivers and warehouse staff. Explore the specific ways we partner with organizations like yours:
Meet our industry expert
Robert O’Dwyer, Prosci® Certified Chance Practitioner, is the logistics industry principal at UKG. He is an experienced logistics expert having worked in operational leadership roles and the software industry for 40 years. A seasoned industry speaker and published thought leader, O’Dwyer is skilled in operations management, customer service, sales, retail, and distribution center operations. View Robert O’Dwyer’s profile and expertise.
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Frequently asked questions
UKG is designed specifically for the logistics and distribution industry, delivering everything you need to streamline workforce management, from scheduling and payroll to compliance and data insights. Our solution is built to grow with your business, whether you oversee a small team or a large, dispersed workforce. With UKG, you get:
- Scalability and Flexibility: Easily adaptable to your evolving needs, whether for small teams or a complex, distributed workforce.
- Enhanced Employee Engagement: Self-service portals and mobile access improve satisfaction and retention rates.
- Compliance and Risk Reduction: Navigate complex regulatory requirements with ease, reducing risks of non-compliance and costly fines.
- Advanced Data Insights: Gain actionable insights into workforce trends and performance to make informed decisions and boost operational efficiency.
- Seamless Integration: Connect effortlessly with warehouse and transportation management systems for a unified, efficient workflow.
Choosing UKG means investing in an HR solution that not only supports today’s needs but also fuels your long-term growth and success in the logistics and distribution industry.
Human capital management software transforms the employee experience in distribution centers by streamlining workforce management, optimizing shift scheduling, and enhancing communication. With mobile and self-service features, employees can manage their schedules from anywhere, access important information, and connect with management on the go. This flexibility boosts productivity, reduces turnover, and increases job satisfaction. Real-time data and analytics empower executives to make informed decisions, creating a positive work environment and driving operational efficiency.
UKG workforce management software optimizes scheduling and shift management by leveraging advanced algorithms to ensure efficient resource allocation and minimize downtime. By integrating real-time data, the system can quickly adjust schedules to meet fluctuating demands, such as unexpected order spikes or last-minute staffing changes, providing flexibility and responsiveness to operational needs. Compliance with labor laws is automated, reducing the risk of violations and ensuring adherence to complex regulations like overtime, break requirements, and fair scheduling laws. Our comprehensive solution not only enhances productivity and operational efficiency but also ensures compliance and a well-managed workforce, ultimately supporting business continuity and employee satisfaction making it ideal in the fast-paced logistics and distribution industry.
Integrating payroll software with workforce management software in logistics and distribution companies streamlines operations, increases accuracy, and ensures compliance. This seamless integration reduces the need for manual data entry, lowering the risk of errors, and saving time. It provides real-time insights into labor costs and workforce trends, empowering leaders to make strategic, data-driven decisions. Employees benefit from timely and accurate payroll processing which enhances satisfaction and trust. Overall, this integration boosts operational efficiency, strengthens compliance, and helps logistics and distribution companies maintain a competitive edge.
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