The Impact of Operating a Business Under Capacity – And How a Staffing Agency Can Help
Running a business at less than full capacity is not only inefficient but can also lead to a variety of long-term operational and financial problems. Whether it’s a manufacturing plant with idle machines or a logistics company that’s struggling to meet delivery deadlines due to staffing shortages, operating below capacity negatively impacts profitability, customer satisfaction, and employee morale. The Hidden Costs of Operating Under Capacity Increased Operational Costs When your business isn't operating at full capacity, your overhead costs don't decrease proportionately. Expenses such as rent, utilities, and salaries for permanent staff remain constant. Without full utilization of resources, these
Empowering Women in Industrial and Manufacturing Fields
The industrial and manufacturing sector has undergone a transformation, with more women venturing into roles that were traditionally male-dominated. Industries like manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics recognize and appreciate the valuable contributions that women bring to these roles. At LSI Staffing, we are fully committed to championing women as they forge successful paths in industrial careers. Throughout history, women have faced obstacles when entering industrial fields, often encountering stereotypes that suggested such roles were exclusively for men. Consequently, there was at one time a noticeable lack of female representation in these sectors. However, an increasing number of women are now seizing
What You Need to Do for a Successful Career Transition into Manufacturing
Transitioning careers can be challenging, especially in a dynamic industry like manufacturing. Whether you’re moving within the field or pivoting to a new industry, adequate preparation is key to a smooth and successful transition. This blog outlines essential steps and strategies to confidently navigate your next career move. Take Stock of Your Complementary Skills and Experience Reflect on your skills, experiences, and accomplishments before making a transition. Identify which of these can be transferred to your new role or industry. Consider the following questions: What are my strengths? How have I developed skills that are transferable to other roles? Research
Designing and Optimizing a High-Performing Warehouse
Warehouses are big business. Across the globe, companies spend over $350 billion a year on their warehouse operations. Keeping warehouses efficient and streamlined helps companies keep their costs down and margins high. Warehouses today, though, face more challenges than ever in keeping performance and profits high. First, warehouses, like many other industries, face a shortage of talent. Competing for the available talent often means higher talent acquisition, training, and compensation costs. Second, the shifting demands from customers have forced warehouses to innovate and speed up their process. Ever since Amazon revolutionized shipping times, warehouses everywhere have had to implement new
5 Strategies to Increase Warehouse Worker Retention
Warehousing is an expanding industry in the US, growing at an annual rate of 2.7% from 2018 to 2022. With a market size of 35.4 billion dollars in 2023, the warehouse industry has grown to accommodate shifting consumer preferences towards e-commerce and the expanding global supply chain. While the demand from consumers and businesses for efficient warehouses has not slowed, the industry is hindered by a limited workforce. Coupling a high turnover rate with a nationwide labor shortage, warehouses spend a disproportionate amount of their resources on recruiting new talent. According to McKinsey, each frontline employee departure can cost your
How to Pick the Best Staffing Agency as a Job Seeker
Staffing agencies are experts at matching qualified candidates with a the right-fit role. Working with the employer and candidate, staffing agencies have a holistic view of the hiring process and can save all parties time and energy. Staffing agencies work closely with companies to understand the job’s expectations, the skills required, and the compensation range, so by the time they are working with candidates like yourself they have a deep knowledge of whether or not you are a good fit for the job. Since they know precisely what the employers seek for each role, they can quickly screen and vet