Seven Key Considerations When Selecting A Labor Management System

The selection of a labor management system (LMS) has become a top priority for many supply chain professionals who want to eke out more from their existing assets and human capital. In a landscape that is becoming increasingly littered with solutions, using the right LMS selection criteria is critical to navigating the terrain.

Requirements such as the use of engineered labor standards (ELS) to capture work content, team-based standards, and daily and weekly individual performance reporting are somewhat obvious. To make the best decision, however, it is necessary to look beyond such basic functionality to other measures that will impact both the short- and long-term success of the implementation. The following seven criteria should be examined during the LMS selection process.