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Manufacturing costs

Supply Chain Specifics: Manufacturing Costs

09 Jan 2023

Manufacturing costs are important for every company that manufactures goods to sell. The calculation of the manufacturing costs is important for a company so it can make accurate pricing decisions, whether the new item should go into production or whether an item in the current catalogue should be discontinued. There are several manufacturing costs that companies will incur. Not all companies will have the same costs, but it is important to include all costs when determining the overall cost of a product.

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Overtime calculator

How do you Calculate Overtime? Use an Online Calculator!

07 Jan 2023

In simple terms, we can define overtime as those hours worked outside of the general working schedule; overtime typically refers concurrently to the employee’s remunerations for such work. The overtime rate of pay mainly depends between companies and on specifics of the overtime, such as the number of extra hours worked. Remember that general overtime rates involve time and a half and double time. This means it can be tricky to accurately work out what an employee should be paid (in line with their contract) for working additional hours for your business. You need to ensure you pay them correctly to prevent problems within the workplace. Don't worry, there is now a great and free online calculator that will provide you with the information you need.

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Technology in Supply Chain

How Technology is Changing the Supply Chain Landscape

05 Jan 2023

For years, supply chain has been a crucial part of business. It's been responsible for much of the success and growth in industries like manufacturing and retail. Today, supply chain managers are tasked with keeping up with changing technology, finding new ways to improve their efficiency, and making sure that everything runs smoothly—or at least as smoothly as possible. In this article we'll look at how technology is changing the landscape of supply chain management by introducing new trends as well as evolving existing ones.

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Recruitment in 2023

Recruitment in 2023 – What are Candidates Looking For?

03 Jan 2023

2022 was an interesting year for recruitment. 2023 promises to be just as eventful, with jobseekers’ expectations changing and businesses facing more uncertainty. In 2023, attracting the right candidates to your business will be key to moving forward. To find the talent you want, you must understand what candidates are looking for in an employer and take the time to ensure you demonstrate those qualities. From brand reputation to investing in employee development, here are the top 5 things your business needs to do this year!

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Quality Manufacturing

How To Ensure Quality In Manufacturing

30 Dec 2022

The manufacturing industry is a complex and challenging landscape. With the large number of manufacturers competing for business and the high-quality standards that consumers demand, manufacturing companies must be vigilant in ensuring quality at every stage of the production process. If you are aiming to ascertain that your company satisfies the standards of quality, then read on to discover tips for ensuring quality in manufacturing.

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IoT in fleet

Why Your Logistics Business Needs an IoT-integrated Fleet Management System

28 Dec 2022

The fleet and logistics industry is one of the most vital parts of the present-day economy. The functioning of numerous other industries, most prominently eCommerce, manufacturing, and retail, rely heavily on how efficiently the logistics sector is working. To keep up with demand, more and more businesses in this industry are going digital and are implementing digital technologies in their operations. Let’s take a look at what IoT technology is and how it is being utilised to improve efficiency in the logistics sector.

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