With the pandemic-related lockdown mostly lifted across India, the Indian manufacturing sector has restarted activities.
But manufacturing companies have to manage new realities: those of social distancing, a remote work culture, safe hygiene protocols, and pandemic-induced government regulations. The situation is further complicated by a typical manufacturer’s web of operations across manufacturing plants, shop floors, dealership outlets, and service centres. An extended and intricate value chain, the geographical spread of operations, and a work environment that involves physical proximity and close contact between workers only add to the complexity.
So, how can companies in the manufacturing sector be strategic in their reopening gambit? What standard operating procedures (SOPs) must they have in place to ensure a safe environment for their employees as they reopen?
Salesforce can help: Download our Definitive Guide to Safely Reopening your Manufacturing Facility
Salesforce has developed Work.com to help businesses reopen their workplaces quickly yet safely. With Work.com, business owners and the management can make data-driven 'no regrets' decisions and keep their entire ecosystem of employees, partners, and customers safe during COVID-19 and beyond.
For instance,
The Employee Wellness Assessment module of Work.com lets you create and send out customised web surveys to find out if an employee is experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.
Managers can use the Shift Scheduling module to bring back workers in shifts. The module helps managers find out workforce availability, decide the optimal number of employees for a shift, map a floor’s workforce density, and accept or reject shift requests from workers.
With Work.com, manufacturers can do more than just reopen. Use Work.com to make informed business decisions and create resilient infrastructure, even beyond the COVID-19 crisis.
To find out how you can leverage Work.com’s comprehensive features and modules to successfully restart your manufacturing operations, download our Definitive Guide to Reopening your Manufacturing Facility.
