1. Potential Left on the Shelf
Advanced scheduling software is promising, but just a small percentage of companies tap its full potential. That's the opinion of Lisa Disselkamp, a consultant who helps firms implement scheduling applications.
2. Scheduling Snapshot
3. Scheduling Software: Oracle Workforce Scheduling and Kronos Scheduling
Oracle Workforce Scheduling allows managers to see details of how a team of workers is scheduled through the day. Among the demand factors that Kronos’ scheduling software takes into account are sales, number of items sold, number of customers and foot traffic.
4. Scheduling Software: Infor Software
Infor software allows managers to score employees on customer service, which allows peak performers to be scheduled at peak times.
During the past five years, advances in computer hardware and software have allowed applications to take many factors into account in generating sophisticated schedules.
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uring the past five years, advances in computer hardware and software have
allowed applications to take many factors into account in generating
sophisticated schedules. Today’s tools can consider such input as
wage-and-hour rules, worker certifications and employee performance. Retail
scheduling software from Kronos, shown here, factors in key performance
indicators, daily labor needs and sales statistics, and productivity. (Click
here to view graphic)
Workforce Management, October 6, 2008, p. 35
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uring the past five years, advances in computer hardware and software have
allowed applications to take many factors into account in generating
sophisticated schedules. Today’s tools can consider such input as
wage-and-hour rules, worker certifications and employee performance. Retail
scheduling software from Kronos, shown here, factors in key performance
indicators, daily labor needs and sales statistics, and productivity. (
