160: Engineering the Future Through the Power of People
SIMOS provides more than just basic contingent labor: they deliver customized strategic labor solutions, with the end goal of reducing cost, increasing productivity and ensuring budget certainty - without compromising on quality standards.
Their consultative partnership philosophy means that they design solutions from inside your facility, aligning with your KPI\u2019s and offering a level of support that means you can step back and focus on the bigger picture, leaving your workforce in safe hands.
Today, I\u2019m joined by Harold Baro, Senior Vice President and General Manager, to talk all about SIMOS, the importance of collaboration and some of the challenges that businesses are currently facing with their workforces.
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IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[07.39] How SIMOS was founded, and the story behind the name.
\u201cOur Founder wanted to provide more value to his clients and give more accountability.\u201d
[09.04] A closer look at exactly what SIMOS does.
[10.53] The trusted partnerships that SIMOS enjoys with its customers.
\u201cWe don\u2019t treat the word partner lightly \u2013 we\u2019re laser focused on supplying each client with the right solutions.\u201d
[12.55] How SIMOS interacts with its customers, and tackles change management, by talking their language.
[14.08] Exactly what is contingent labor workforce and why/how companies use it.
[15.31] The misconceptions around contingent labor and why the SIMOS model is so surprising.
[17.36] The added value of prediction and analysis within the SIMOS model.
[19.09] The challenges businesses are facing right now with staffing, and how SIMOS tackles key pain points.
\u201cOur research shows that 6 in 10 employers are having a hard time finding workers... and high turnover and high absenteeism kills productivity.\u201d
[21.29] SIMOS\u2019 drive through hiring scheme and how it engages with the community.
[23.19] The impact of COVID-19, how SIMOS have adapted and how they\u2019re helping customers.
\u201cWe\u2019ve become more important; we\u2019re getting a lot of calls for additional people to come to work \u2013 and we put our people\u2019s safety and health first.\u201d
[25.52] How COVID-19 has driven the importance of collaboration home, particularly with health and safety protocols.
[27.27] The rise of tech, the partnership between tech and people, and automation in warehousing.
[31.01] A case study looking at how SIMOS revolutionized one customers\u2019 environment and processes.
\u201cThrough our solutions, we saw quality and orders increase, complaints decrease and we were able to save them over 1 million dollars.\u201d
[34.20] The correlation between supply chain and customer experience.
[36.52] The future for SIMOS.
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