Absenteeism has a significant effect on company finances and costs US companies billions of dollars a year. On average, unscheduled absences cost 9.2% of total payroll. As this percentage is expected to rise with the aging population, it is important to find new ways to combat absenteeism. Companies can monitor, reduce and react to absenteeism through intelligent investments in wellness programs and technology.
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Robert Baran
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Intelligent Investments like Sage 300 Reduce Absenteeism
Topics: Sage 300, Sage 300 ERP, human resource management
Employee turnover costs are higher than most organizations recognize. When you factor in added expenses and lost productivity, studies show the cost to replace employees range from 20% to a staggering 400% of their salary. In order to improve your Return on Employee Investment® (ROEI®), you must increase employee retention and reduce turnover costs. A comprehensive system like Sage 300 Human Resource Management System will enable you to increase employee retention, decrease turnover costs and thereby improve ROEI®.
Topics: Sage 300, Sage 300 ERP, human resource management
Sage 300 can Improve Return on Employee Investment (ROEI)
Your workforce is a valuable asset that requires investment to achieve its greatest potential. Rather than looking at the workforce as an opportunity for cost savings, you should consider how to increase your Return on Employee Investment® or ROEI®. Part of that investment should include technology that helps drive success and profitability.
Topics: Sage 300, Sage 300 ERP, human resource management
Mobility is a Key Priority in Manufacturing Automation Plans
Workforce mobility is the number one technology priority among manufacturing companies. Driven by the explosion of personal handheld devices, the usage of mobile devices is on the rise on the manufacturing floor and across all spheres of business. There are tremendous benefits in implementing mobility, connected to an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, as a part of your manufacturing automation. At the same time, mobility raises challenges that need to be addressed.
Topics: Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing, Lean Automation
Mobility Improves Distribution Automation and Efficiency
A mobile ERP is one of the most valuable technology tools for warehouse management to enable distribution automation. As the need for speed increases, mobility provides the person-to-person communications and collaboration required to increase productivity through more efficient processes and better data. Mobile technology is especially effective where business models rely on rapid inventory turns, tight schedules and thin margins.
Topics: Distribution Automation, Warehouse Management System, WMS
Mobile ERP Selection Impacts all Areas of Business
As we reported last week, workforce mobility has become a requirement to remain competitive in today’s business world. Mobile Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications will impact any area where employees work more effectively away from their desk. Key areas impacted include:
Topics: ERP, ERP Software, customer relationship management, ERP Selection, human resource management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Mobile ERP
Workforce Mobility is an Important Requirement in ERP Selection
Workforce mobility is no longer a future trend; it has become a current requirement to remain competitive in today’s fast-paced business environment. Mobile devices are being used in all aspects of business not only as a source of real-time information but also as a way to improve efficiency and performance. Increased mobility is transforming industries. The question is no longer if you will use mobile devices, but how and when.
Topics: ERP, ERP Software, ERP Selection, Enterprise Resource Planning, Mobile ERP
Using the Right Tools to Enhance Inventory Management
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are equipped with various tools that can be used for analysis, forecasting, and management. Taking advantage of the various tools available can greatly increase profitability and efficiency with your company. Let’s take a look at several ways to fully utilize ERP tools to increase the effectiveness of your ERP.
Topics: Sage 300, ERP, ERP System, ERP Software, inventory control, sage pfw, Enterprise Resource Planning, Inventory Management
Harnessing the power of big data can contribute greatly to your success. It’s not enough to rely on your enterprise resource planning software to manage inventory. You can also benefit from its additional tools and abilities to analyze and report information that can then be used to improve processes and efficiencies resulting in significant savings of time and money.
Topics: Sage 300, ERP, Sage PFW ERP, ERP Software, inventory control, Enterprise Resource Planning, Inventory Management
Typically, inventory is one of the largest numbers on the balance sheet. Having effective inventory management is an important aspect of achieving success for distribution and manufacturing companies. Let’s take a closer look at three ways to improve the inventory management process.
Topics: Sage 300, Sage PFW ERP, inventory control, Inventory Management


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