Work productivity – can yours be improved?
What does saving one hour per order mean for you? Are you sure you’re billing for all tasks? Do you sometimes forget to bill for extra tasks performed at the customer’s request? All of this affects your productivity, and thus your bottom line.
The graph shows that the average growth in work productivity from 2013-2019 in Denmark is impressively in second place, while the Netherlands is down in 11th place.
Digitalization is your path to higher productivity, a better bottom line, better oversight, and less administration.
Denmark: A Leader in Productivity with Digital Solutions, e.g., TMS
Denmark has long been a frontrunner in work productivity compared to many other countries. With a strong focus on technological advancements, the country has distinguished itself in international comparisons. One of the primary drivers behind this success is the implementation of digital solutions, particularly in the transport and logistics sectors. Transport Management Systems (TMS) are a key tool that enhances efficiency.
Transport Management Systems are software solutions that enable the monitoring, planning, and optimization of transport operations. Automating many processes in transport logistics reduces company costs, minimizes time wastage, and increases accuracy.
This means fewer errors, faster delivery times, and better oversight of the entire supply chain. When the logistics and transport sector, a crucial part of the country’s economy, operates efficiently, it positively impacts the rest of the economy.
Why Transport Management Systems Increase Productivity
One of the most obvious outcomes of using TMS is more streamlined processes. Traditionally, logistics have been characterized by many manual workflows, making it difficult to achieve full efficiency.
With TMS, logistics planners can optimize in a very short time and have real-time access to data on the status of orders and vehicles.
TMS systems ensure that companies can handle more tasks with fewer resources. This results in an increase in work productivity, as each working hour is utilized more efficiently, supported by additional features like fleet and asset management and intelligent algorithms.
The graph below suggests that a significant portion of GDP growth in countries like the Netherlands has been driven by extra working hours rather than higher productivity per hour.
In Denmark, the digital transformation and optimization of the logistics sector have created a much more productive economy.
The Future of Digital Optimization in Transport and Logistics
The role of TMS systems in transport and logistics should not be underestimated.
The technology is now so well-developed that most conceivable solutions can actually be implemented—algorithms, AI, and IoT (Internet of Things). Many technologies provide even better insights into transport data, which companies can use to optimize their processes and competitive position.
Mainstream technologies are now so accessible that small and medium-sized players in the market can also keep up and use them to profile themselves in their own way.
A comparison of Denmark’s position with other countries, such as the Netherlands, which has experienced stagnation in productivity growth in sectors like industry and transport, clearly shows how investments in technology play a key role.
While the Netherlands saw an outright decline in productivity within transport and industry from 2013-2019, Denmark has managed to maintain its growth due to sustained investments in digitalization and automation.
This progress has been particularly significant in the transport sector, where TMS systems have effectively replaced many of the manual and time-consuming processes that previously limited productivity.
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Low cost automation
Low-cost automation is about implementing simple and cost-effective technological solutions that streamline work processes without breaking the budget. Even small businesses can benefit from automation, improving productivity and reducing errors while keeping costs low by using SaaS solutions.
Optimized Processes
Optimized processes are key to maximizing efficiency and productivity in any business. For example, automating repetitive tasks, streamlining communication channels, and improving resource utilization. The result is a smoother and more cost-effective operation that not only increases competitiveness but also creates a better workplace with fewer errors and higher employee satisfaction.
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