Labour
Improving labour efficiency by up to 50%
Labour is a key area for manufacturing cost reduction. Reducing changeovers and downtime, fixing incorrectly functioning equipment, simple automation and improving line speeds are fundamental to improving labour efficiency.
Organisational fixes are equally as important. We develop systems with our clients to ensure that labour is tightly managed and that lines are correctly manned to the agreed levels. At the same time, we establish the correct Key Performance Indicators to accurately measure manning improvements.
Wider structural changes also have a role to play. By minimising the use of temporary staff, reducing overtime or changing shift patterns, we can help improve efficiency – and cut costs dramatically.
Results we’ve achieved include a 40% increase in labour efficiency for a snack foods company, a £2.5 million saving across two sites for a ready meals manufacturer, a 28% reduction in labour costs for a bottling company; and a 50% reduction in main line labour costs for an ice-cream manufacturer.