Printing

Despite many years experience in shift work and 24 hour operations, the printing industry faces special challenges with the productivity and safety of its workforce – and does so in an increasingly competitive global market. This includes new competitors, new markets and the ever-cyclical roller coaster of demand and prices.

Traditional approaches to hiring, scheduling and training no longer address today’s challenges and increased risks and liabilities. At the same time, the emergence of new products and processes and markets provides the chance to build human-centred high performance chemical processing facilities and 24/7 workforces from the ground up and avoid the costly engrained mistakes of the past.

Challenges

Unpredictable Workload - Because of seasonal and other irregular demands, the unpredictable workload can be very challenging when trying to meet customer needs.
Increased Automation – With fewer employees required to do the work, it is essential that all employees be focused and alert while working.
Inefficient Scheduling – Trying to match shift worker preferences with the demand for work often leads to schedules that meet neither employee concerns nor business needs. This often translates to higher overtime and turnover.

How CIRCADIAN AUSTRALIA can help you:

Staffing Level Analysis – Using advanced analysis techniques, CIRCADIAN AUSTRALIA can identify the optimal staffing levels for your operation taking into account the fluctuations in demand that are inherent in the communications industry.
Shift Schedule Optimisation - CIRCADIAN AUSTRALIA works with both managers and employees to identify a set of ideal schedule solutions to meet business and family/social needs.
Fatigue Risk Management Systems – Comprehensive fatigue management programs will map out the course of action to maintain high safety standards while reducing costs associated with fatigue-related errors and incidents.
Managing a Shift Work Lifestyle – These programs assist shift workers with managing their personal health, which will help minimise healthcare costs as well as turnover and absenteeism.
Fatigue Training Online - The premier online fatigue management training program for the 24/7 workforce. This web-based system offers specialised training programs providing workers with practical solutions to maintain altertness, productivity, safety and high performance on-duty and get better sleep off-duty.