The manufacturing industry has experienced significant changes in the last few years, accelerated by rapidly evolving customer demands, technological advancements and persistent labour shortages. In this environment, maintaining a competitive edge depends on your ability to quickly identify opportunities and adapt to change.
A critical source of that agility is your workforce, particularly your deskless and shift-based employees. By enabling your people with the right workforce management strategies and tools, you can improve operational responsiveness, enhance employee experiences and better position your organisation for sustained growth.
We recognise that every manufacturing organisation is different. Workforce management maturity, processes and levels of automation vary widely from one company to the next. That’s why our client value experts work closely with your team to build a compelling, data-driven case for change, tailored to your unique business goals and designed to resonate with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Manufacturer workforce management value accelerator
See the data-driven evidence from manufacturers to help build your case for modern workforce management.
“I’ve been working in payroll for 30 years and am very impressed with the functionality that ADP® WorkForce Suite provides. It has saved us so much time and automated so many processes, things we could never have achieved otherwise. We are more efficient and more accurate across the business.”
— Payroll Supervisor | Autoliv
of manufacturers have challenges filling production and operations
management roles.1
of manufacturers anticipate resistance to planned technological upgrades.2
of manufacturing leaders plan to invest in a scheduling solution in the next three years.3
spent per worker by manufacturers to meet federal regulations, meaning compliance errors a major cost factor.4
Manufacturing organisations realise significant benefits with ADP® WorkForce Suite
This value accelerator has been designed for manufacturers who are building a business case for purchasing a modern workforce management solution. See what clients and market analysts are saying about the value ADP WorkForce Suite brings. Review data-driven results from manufacturing client implementations to help make your decision to invest in our solutions the clear choice.
There are a range of benefits and savings your organisation can realise with ADP WorkForce Suite. These estimates are based on the aggregated results of value studies with our manufacturing clients across a range of deployments and organisational maturities.
Estimated client benefit ranges*
$2.0M - $3.5M
Time and Attendance
$1.5M - $3.9M
Rostering and Labour Forecasting
$291K - $527K
Absence Management
Up to $7.9M
Total benefits
$20.1M - $35.0M
Time and Attendance
$15.1M - $39.2M
Rostering and Labour Forecasting
$2.9M - $5.3M
Absence Management
Up to $79.5M
Total benefits
$40.1M - $70.1M
Time and Attendance
$30.2M - $78.5M
Rostering and Labour Forecasting
$5.8M - $10.5M
Absence Management
Up to $159.1M
Total benefits
Enterprise-Grade and Future-Ready, ADP WorkForce Suite Gives Manufacturers an Edge
ADP WorkForce Suite is the modern workforce management choice for manufacturers who value innovation, resilience and advanced performance. The solution’s capabilities enable your organisation to navigate labour shortages, operational performance targets and knowledge transfer with flexible scheduling and digital people management.
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1 Deloitte | 2 The Manufacturing Institute | 3 WorkForce Software, an ADP Company | 4 National Association of Manufacturers
*The estimated benefits and projections presented in this material are provided for informational purposes only and are based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ADP value expert estimates, and other third-party research available at the time of preparation. Actual outcomes and advantages may vary significantly depending on a range of factors, including but not limited to the specific configuration and implementation of the solution, the operating environment, user adoption and usage patterns, existing infrastructure, data quality, and organizational processes. This content is provided strictly “as is,” without any guarantees, representations, or conditions of any kind, whether statutory, express, or implied, regarding the performance, functionality, or suitability of the solution for any particular purpose. ADP disclaims all liability for any losses, damages, or costs arising from or related to any reliance placed on the information contained in this material. Recipients of this material should conduct their own independent evaluation and due diligence before making any purchasing or implementation decisions. This document does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or technical advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with qualified advisors.