Kronos for Logistics Released

April 28, 2010 – Kronos Incorporated has launched of Kronos for Logistics, a suite of workforce management solutions that helps organizations control labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and increase operational efficiencies. Kronos for Logistics includes time and attendance, employee scheduling, workforce analytics, activities, absence management, and HR and payroll solutions. Throughout the logistics industry including air, distribution centers, rail, and trucking there are pressures to balance profitability with quality service, at a competitive price. Labor costs typically account for more than 40 percent of operating costs and is the largest controllable expense within these industries. “From working with thousands of logistics organizations, we understood the need for an industry-specific solution to help these entities overcome challenges unique to their workforce,” said Charlie DeWitt, VP of vertical marketing. “What is top of mind for logistics organizations is increasing productivity as a means to contain costs. Yet many lack the visibility to understand the impact of people on business profitability.” Kronos is a global provider of workforce management solutions that enable organizations to control labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve workforce productivity.