Dear all,
This is Santhosh working as an HR trainee in a manufacturing setup with an employee strength of around 700. The management wants to study and implement measures for the effective utilization of manpower in our organization. I would appreciate your inputs.
Thanks in advance.
From India, Chennai
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This is Santhosh working as an HR trainee in a manufacturing setup with an employee strength of around 700. The management wants to study and implement measures for the effective utilization of manpower in our organization. I would appreciate your inputs.
Thanks in advance.
From India, Chennai
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Dear,
1. Need to assess all categories.
2. Study their tasks and how much time they are taking to finish them.
3. Determine the production time (e.g., per shift, per hour, per minute, etc.).
Once you have this data, you will definitely find how to optimize the utilization of manpower.
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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421. Need to assess all categories.
2. Study their tasks and how much time they are taking to finish them.
3. Determine the production time (e.g., per shift, per hour, per minute, etc.).
Once you have this data, you will definitely find how to optimize the utilization of manpower.
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Effective Utilization and Allocation of Manpower
There are two aspects of manpower: effective utilization and effective allocation. In the former, management decides the tasks and fills the available time slots. Alternatively, the time required to complete activities is measured, and the necessary manpower strength is determined. Effective utilization focuses on reducing idle hours, whether for machines or humans.
Effective Allocation of Manpower
In effective allocation, management assesses departmental needs and decides on the manpower required to achieve business results. This approach emphasizes business outcomes over individual tasks, requiring people with the right knowledge and skills. Consult with your seniors to determine their priority: manpower utilization or allocation for business results.
Since you are in the manufacturing industry, your business results depend on managing the following costs:
a) Inventory Carrying Cost of Raw Materials
b) Work in Progress (WIP) Inventory Costs
c) Inventory Carrying Cost of Finished Goods
d) Capital costs to run operations
e) Capacity costs
f) Maintenance costs
g) Quality costs
h) Ordering cost
i) Set-up cost
j) Inspection cost
k) Rework cost
To manage these costs, it is crucial not only to utilize manpower but also to leverage their talent. Scientifically measuring these costs is a challenge.
Example: While providing consulting services to a client, I discovered their Inventory Turnover Ratio (ITR) was too low, indicating potential for improvement. When I informed the Unit Head, he immediately noted that the current Purchase Manager couldn't increase the ITR and suggested recruiting a General Manager Purchase for this task. This illustrates a change in mindset!
I hope you now understand the foundation of manpower planning.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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There are two aspects of manpower: effective utilization and effective allocation. In the former, management decides the tasks and fills the available time slots. Alternatively, the time required to complete activities is measured, and the necessary manpower strength is determined. Effective utilization focuses on reducing idle hours, whether for machines or humans.
Effective Allocation of Manpower
In effective allocation, management assesses departmental needs and decides on the manpower required to achieve business results. This approach emphasizes business outcomes over individual tasks, requiring people with the right knowledge and skills. Consult with your seniors to determine their priority: manpower utilization or allocation for business results.
Since you are in the manufacturing industry, your business results depend on managing the following costs:
a) Inventory Carrying Cost of Raw Materials
b) Work in Progress (WIP) Inventory Costs
c) Inventory Carrying Cost of Finished Goods
d) Capital costs to run operations
e) Capacity costs
f) Maintenance costs
g) Quality costs
h) Ordering cost
i) Set-up cost
j) Inspection cost
k) Rework cost
To manage these costs, it is crucial not only to utilize manpower but also to leverage their talent. Scientifically measuring these costs is a challenge.
Example: While providing consulting services to a client, I discovered their Inventory Turnover Ratio (ITR) was too low, indicating potential for improvement. When I informed the Unit Head, he immediately noted that the current Purchase Manager couldn't increase the ITR and suggested recruiting a General Manager Purchase for this task. This illustrates a change in mindset!
I hope you now understand the foundation of manpower planning.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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