Labor Management

In a down economy, using your labor more efficiently is critical to controlling costs.

Successful labor management goes beyond the installation of software. Here’s a look at the implementation process and how one major retailer uses its program as a tool for continuous process improvements—with multi-layered benefits.

Industry leaders combine experience to bring supply chain optimization to Canadian market

The Container Store's employee-first culture improves operations in the warehouse.

President Obama last week announced an initiative to credential 500,000 manufacturing workers with industry-recognized certifications through an expansion of Skills for America's Future.

SAP has a 5-year road map to take on best-of-breed

Through the program, community colleges and universities can bring a high level and quality of training to the regional manufacturing workforce.

Here's a look at the trends that caught our attention in 2010

Modern’s readers weigh in on who’s using labor management and whether these solutions are really delivering value.

Companies need to make the investment in education, training and motivation necessary to convert labor into “human capital,” an asset that differentiates the winners from the also-rans.

There’s a silver tsunami washing over the aging American labor pool. How can the materials handling industry attracts a new tide of young workers?

A tough economy could be good news for automation

3PL leader DSC Logistics revved up productivity with conventional processes driven by a labor management system.

There is an opportunity for the materials handling industry in this recession, but only if we develop the right skills for our customers.

Without an educated and motivated workforce, labor management systems and tools will take you only so far.