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Seasonal shift patterns in manufacturing: Don’t let peak production periods harm your business
Responsive resourcing systems are key to managing cyclical demand efficiently and effectively.
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Increasing predictability with demand-led rostering and annualised hours
Organisations which depend on zero hour contracts to meet fluctuating demand need to look at alternative resourcing models
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Views from the 2017 Food and Drink IT Summit: Brexit & the importance of flexible shift patterns
Brexit planning is driving many manufacturers to appraise their current working patterns and explore the benefits of investing in the implementation of Demand-Led Rostering
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How many days in a year? The mechanics of Working Time
Demand planning is a key element of workforce planning and management
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Avoiding Ryanair's Holiday Planning Headaches
"Holidays are supposed to be relaxing…but for those involved in workforce planning and management they are often an administrative nightmare"
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ARP and DOD...can the workforce respond to changing demand?
"If rolled out, many existing shift patterns may no longer effectively align labour supply with demand."
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Top tips for managing your workforce during seasonal peaks
"Seasonal peaks are often met through an annual influx of agency staff and temporary workers or overtime"