Labor Management System
Know What’s Happening and What to Do About It
Rebus Labor Management System cuts through the noise so you can focus on what’s working, what’s not, and where to act next
Trusted by industry leaders to optimize over 500 warehouses everyday
Keep every shift on track
- Monitor productivity, utilization, and UPH as work happens
- Set alerts for overtime, delays, and underperformance
- Take immediate action to reduce downtime and missed goals
Coach with Confidence
- Track individual metrics like UPH, time worked, and indirect hours
- Receive alerts when coaching opportunities arise
- Tie coaching to goals and incentives that matter to your operation
Give Better Feedback, Faster
- Pinpoint underperforming tasks and work areas
- Use performance trends to guide structured evaluations
- Document progress to keep development on track
Make Smarter Calls Across Sites
- Track labor KPIs across sites, regions, or shifts
- Surface gaps in utilization and throughput
- Maintain a clear view of operational health across the business
Rebus Mobile App for Android
- Start and stop shifts from any location
- Track real-time performance on Android devices
- Stay focused and monitor progress without leaving the floor
Where most tools stop, we keep going
Here’s how our labor dashboards compare to traditional LMS tools and manual reports.
| What You Get | Rebus Labor | Other LMS Tools | Spreadsheets/ Dashboards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track facility, shift, activity, and team productivity in real-time (<5 mins) | Yes | Typically previous day visibility. Real-time options often cost extra. | No. Requires manual update of data |
| Built-in support for common labor standards (ELS, UPH, RE) | Yes | Often supports a single standard; customization may require services. | No |
| Correlate labor productivity with orders, picks, receipts, inventory | Yes | No. Typically provides only labor KPIs. Limited operational context | Only what you build manually |
| Low total cost of ownership and strong return on investment | Yes | No. High upfront and maintenance costs. ROI depends on services. | No. Low cost to start, but expensive to scale or maintain. |
| Multiple integration methods (API, file, database) | Yes | Partial. Usually API only; file support varies; DB access rare. | No. Manual uploads and exports only. |
| AI-powered labor forecasting | Yes | No. Mostly historical or trend-based reporting. | No. Static reports based on past data. |
The Only LMS Powered by AI Forecasting
- Forecast labor needs before demand hits
- Spot trends and risks in advance
- Make faster, smarter staffing decisions
How Much Could You Save?
Our interactive calculator shows how quickly a Labor Management System (LMS) can pay for itself, often in just a few months. Try our calculator to visualize your ROI with your own data and instantly estimate your labor savings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a Labor Management System (LMS) ?
A labor management system (LMS) is warehouse software that tracks, measures, and improves workforce performance. It provides visibility into labor productivity, helps manage tasks efficiently, and ensures resources are used effectively to meet operational goals.
- How does a Labor Management System reduce costs?
An LMS lowers costs by improving workforce productivity, reducing overtime, and eliminating inefficiencies. It enables better labor forecasting, accurate scheduling, and real-time performance tracking — helping warehouses do more with fewer resources.
- How quickly can you see results with an LMS?
Most organizations see ROI within months through higher throughput, lower labor costs, and better workforce utilization.
- Can a labor management system (LMS) integrate with warehouse management systems (WMS)?
Yes. Most LMS platforms, including Rebus, integrate seamlessly with WMS, ERP, and time-tracking tools for unified labor visibility.
- What’s the difference between a labor management system and a workforce management system?
A labor management system focuses on warehouse productivity and task performance, while workforce management covers broader HR functions like attendance and payroll.
- What is a Labor Management System in a warehouse?
A Labor Management System in a warehouse is software that helps operations teams track, measure, and manage workforce performance. Rebus Labor Management System gives you real-time visibility into how work is completed, how productive employees are, and where labor costs can be reduced. It helps warehouses improve efficiency, reduce waste, and make better decisions every day.
- What is an example of labor management?
An example of labor management is measuring how long it takes employees to complete tasks like picking, packing, or receiving. The Rebus Labor Management System automatically tracks task-level performance, compares it to standards, and highlights opportunities for coaching or process improvements. This helps supervisors manage labor more effectively and improve productivity.
- How long does it take to implement a Labor Management System?
The implementation of a Labor Management System can vary, but most businesses go live with Rebus in 8–12 weeks. Because Rebus is cloud-based and lightweight, it avoids the long, complex deployments that traditional labor management systems often require.
- What kind of ROI can we expect, and how quickly?
Most companies see ROI from a Labor Management System within 3–6 months. The Rebus Labor Management System drives ROI by improving workforce productivity, reducing overtime, optimizing labor planning, and identifying bottlenecks that slow down operations. Many organizations start seeing measurable improvements within the first few weeks of use.
- What labor KPIs does a Labor Management System track?
The Rebus Labor Management System tracks essential labor KPIs such as:
- Employee productivity
- Task completion time
- Labor utilization
- Direct vs. indirect labor
- Standard vs. actual performance
- Attendance, adherence, and shift compliance
These KPIs help warehouse teams understand performance and take action to improve throughput.
- Can a Labor Management System scale across multiple warehouses or regions?
Yes. The Rebus Labor Management System is designed to scale across multiple warehouses, distribution centers, and regions. As a cloud-based platform, it delivers consistent performance metrics across every site and gives leadership a unified view of labor performance.
- How accurate and real-time is the data?
The Rebus Labor Management System provides real-time, highly accurate data directly from your operational systems. Supervisors can see productivity changes as they happen, helping them quickly address delays, balance workload, and improve daily workflow.
- What training is provided for our team?
Rebus offers complete training for all levels of your organization, including:
- Supervisor and manager training
- Coaching tools for daily performance management
- Hands-on onboarding sessions
- Best-practice guidance
This ensures your team knows how to use the Labor Management System effectively from day one.
- Is our operational data secure?
Yes. Data security is a core part of the platform. The Rebus Labor Management System is SOC 2 compliant, uses strong encryption, secure cloud infrastructure, user-access controls, and continuous monitoring. This ensures all operational and employee data remains fully protected.