Tracking Employee Movements In The Warehouse

One of the biggest challenges in warehouse operations is labor management. Employees in warehouses have the toughest jobs as they are exposed to a number of safety risks. They also have the most important jobs as they transfer, monitor, deliver, and manage goods between the suppliers and customers.

Majority of the warehouses in America face inefficiencies and lack of productivity despite the training employees are put through. The main reason for this efficiency is the tough working conditions that limit employee performances.

A manufacturer has developed a devicethat can track every muscle movement of the employees. The device is attached to the harness over the shoulders of employees so that it can track all movements. The following are the goals employers are looking to achieve by tracking employee movements .

Improving Safety at Work

The purpose of tracking employee movements through this device is to track and record workplace accidents and lower worker compensation claims. Employers spend millions of dollars on such compensation claims even when the employer themselves are at fault. Through this device, the employers’ movements are recorded and thus, such claims are lowered.

Furthermore, employers also use this device to improve safety conditions at work. Since it tracks all movements and records the data, employers can locate the areas and tasks where most accidents or injuries take place. This way, they can improve and redesign the operations to reduce risks.

The device beeps whenever an employee is exposed to severe temperatures or is moving heavy inventory. The device vibrates on their body, indicating that they need to stop. Safety programs can also be designed for employees that repeat unsafe movements and require further training. The behaviors and attitudes of employees are also recorded, which can help the improve workplace environment and avoid conflicts.

Improving Productivity and Efficiency

Tracking employee movements improves productivity and efficiency as workers feel more pressure to perform well since they are being recorded. When they know their bosses are watching and monitoring productivity, they are more careful when handling the inventory.

Big companies like Wal-Mart and Toyota are using the device to track employee movements in warehouses and have seen immense improvements in their performance. They also report a significant reduction in workplace injuries and accidents. This is mostly because the employers can track when the employees are standing still and when they are moving heavy things.

Promising greater productivity and efficiency levels, this device has helped companies grow and expand. Employees also find themselves starting and finishing their work on time, without having to stay overtime.

Here at MIDCOM we offer barcode scanning devices to help warehouse employees be safer and more productive at work. Talk to one of our Printer & Barcode Technology Specialists about all these products.

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