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How the labour efficiency ratio can make your manufacturing business more productive

Written by Neale Lewis | Mar 3, 2023 10:59:59 AM

The labor efficiency ratio measures the relationship between the number of labour hours used to produce a unit of output and the number of hours that would be considered standard for that unit of output. By improving this ratio, a  business can increase productivity in the following ways:

  1. Reducing wasted time and increasing worker efficiency
  2. Improving processes to minimize the time needed to produce a unit
  3. Hiring and training more efficient workers
  4. Implementing technology to automate repetitive tasks
  5. Streamlining production through better planning and scheduling

By continuously monitoring and improving the labor efficiency ratio, a manufacturing business can improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase profitability. This can lead to increased competitiveness and profitability in the long term.