A Cost-Effective Labor Management Approach for 3PLs With a Short ROI Runway

By Andy Hunter, Sr. Director of Supply Chain Effective Labor Management Strategies for 3PLs: Maximizing ROI For third-party logistics (3PL) companies, managing time and resources efficiently is crucial, especially when dealing with typically short, three-year contracts. Labor costs, often accounting for over 50% of total operating expenses, are significant. It’s crucial for 3PLs to adopt […]
Setting a New Standard: Connors Group Introduces Engineered 3PL Solutions

[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 10, 2023] Connors Group, a leading management consultancy specializing in workforce performance and productivity improvement, is proud to announce the launch of its new 3PL Practice. With a mission to redefine how 3PL providers and their customers operate, Connors Group’s comprehensive offerings add value to every phase of their relationship. “At Connors […]
Reducing Shrink: A Comprehensive Approach to Store Operations

Shrink is a complex issue that affects every aspect of the retail business. However, it is possible to achieve significant shrink reduction by taking a systematic approach to address all areas of store operations. In this blog post, we will explore Connors Group’s holistic identification and evaluation of shrink causals solution, which offers a comprehensive […]
Connors Group Introduces Innovative Shrink Management and Asset Protection Practice to Combat Rising Loss and Theft in Retail

[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 23, 2023] – Connors Group, a leading management consultancy specializing in workforce performance and productivity improvement, is proud to announce the launch of its new comprehensive Shrink Management and Loss Reduction practice and services. The new offering is designed to help businesses identify, evaluate, and effectively reduce shrinkage causes to safeguard their […]
Labor Modeling Made Simple with LaborPro

LaborPro is an engineered labor standards system designed for retail, distribution, manufacturing and service industries. It integrates with all major Workforce Management and Labor Management systems, such as Kronos and Manhattan.
Forecasting and Scheduling with Workforce Management

An effective Workforce Management system can make integrating labor standards into your operations simple. Explore how generating labor schedules and financial forecasting both begin with WFM.
The Labor Budgeting and Labor Standards Connection

Maintaining percent targets for sales and services requires balancing ever-evolving costs and tasks. Having a good labor standard model in place can help companies achieve better balance when unexpected changes occur. Find out in which scenarios labor models can make the biggest difference.