Operations Assessment

Operations - All About Efficiency

Technology has been disrupting the work force and will continue to do so at a speedy pace. Businesses that adapt to and implement the use of various technologies will stay on top of the competition.

The proper use of technology will greatly improve the efficiency of your day-to-day operations by doing three things - increase productivity, reduce errors, and reduce cost.

Some Examples...

Warehouse and inventory operations often require the use of barcode scanners to manage inventory records. Mobile computers with barcode scanners can often cost a fortune. Did you know that there are barcode enclosures for iOS and Android devices such as iPods? You can purchase barcode enclosures that have IP durability ratings on par with industrial grade scanners, at half the cost.

For any effective operation you need procedures put in place to ensure quality output. These procedures, if performed by employees, can often be fully or partially replaced with technology. Spending a one-time fee to develop a technology solution to perform these procedures can be an extremely cost-effective strategy in the long run.

For example, if you operate a help desk and reports indicate a good portion of calls you receive is about password resets. Then a self-serve password reset solution, perhaps web-based or through automated email/phone/SMS verifications, may be a good investment.

If you operate in an office environment, it is no news that multiple monitors can improve productivity, and yet, not all businesses are making that small investment.

How We Can Help

• We can help you identify areas for improvement in your operations - Sometimes having extra pair of eyes can help you identify certain areas that you can't see yourself.
• We can help you identify new or better technologies to implement - We know and have worked with various technologies that are designed to improve various types of operations.
• We can help you reduce errors in your operations - There are always areas in your operations where humans have the tendency to make more mistakes than machines. These can be corrected.
• We can help you save on cost - Are you paying too much to accomplish the results you are looking for? There may be areas where technology can fully or partially perform the operations you need. There may also be better technologies to use that cost less. Let us find it out with you.

Do It Yourself - Self Assessment Guides

In the information era, the World Wide Web is full of useful tips and information. If you have the time and energy, we encourage you to assess your website at your own pace. View our DIY guides here.