The Challenge
Given the expansive and ever-changing nature of Miller & Long Construction Company, its construction sites often found themselves in areas with unreliable network connectivity. Moreover, each site accommodated a substantial workforce of approximately 1000 workers, presenting a daily challenge in managing such a large and diverse labor pool. The company encountered several key challenges in this regard, including:
- Sluggish Time Clocking Process: The poor network connectivity resulted in a slow and inefficient time-clocking process, causing delays and frustration among the workers.
- Congestion at Entrance Points: The sheer volume of workers entering the construction sites led to congestion and delays at the entrance during time punching, impacting overall productivity.
- Complex Access Control Challenges: Managing access control at construction sites, with multiple entry points and varying levels of authorization, proved to be a complex and demanding task.
- Hardware Rigidity: The dependence on site-specific hardware for time clocking and access control introduced inflexibility and limitations in adapting to changing requirements or transferring the system to different locations.
The Opportunity
Multiple studies have revealed that US employers experience an annual over $400 billion loss due to time theft and inflated payrolls. In particular, buddy punching alone accounts for losses 74% of employers suffered.
While Miller & Long may have yet to encounter these specific issues, they recognized the importance of addressing the mentioned challenges. Enhancing efficiency, streamlining operations, and improving the overall workplace experience for their employees became a top priority for the company.
The Solution
Miller & Long experienced a transformative change in their employee time tracking process with the implementation of OLOID’s portable, tablet-based, and contactless Time Clock. This innovative solution revolutionized how time tracking was conducted, introducing a new level of convenience. Here are the key solutions that OLOID Time Clock provided to Miller & Long:
- Automated Employee ID Verification: OLOID Time Clock incorporated advanced facial recognition technology, automating the process of employee ID verification. This streamlined and enhanced identity verification accuracy based on each individual's true identity.
- Elimination of ID Cards and Custom Time Clocks: OLOID Time Clock eliminated the need for managing physical ID cards and multiple custom time clocks, alleviating the associated costs and complexities. This simplified the time-tracking process and reduced administrative burdens.
- Resilience During Network Outages: OLOID Time Clock continued functioning effectively even during network outages. It stored the data locally and synchronized it seamlessly after restoring the network connection. This ensured uninterrupted time tracking and data integrity.
Miller & Long's Implementation of OLOID's Time Clock
The integration was an orchestrated endeavor that required cooperation, unwavering dedication, and close collaboration between Miller & Long and OLOID’s support teams. Initial challenges were met, such as adapting the new technology to suit the unique requirements of different construction sites and training the workforce to use the new system. The new time-tracking system was smoothly incorporated into the existing operational structure, ensuring no disruption to the ongoing work at the construction sites.
In adopting the OLOID Time Clock, Miller & Long experienced a noticeable enhancement in their workforce management capabilities. The new system boosted efficiency, led to substantial cost savings, and introduced a streamlined time-tracking process resilient to network disruptions. The system provided a reliable and secure means of capturing accurate employee attendance data, strengthening the company’s workforce management strategy.
More specifically, adopting OLOID’s system resulted in significant time savings in employee clocking processes and alleviated congestion at site entrances, thereby improving overall productivity across construction sites.
Conclusion
Implementing OLOID’s Time Clock has revolutionized how Miller & Long handles time tracking and access control at their construction sites. With significant improvements in efficiency, cost savings, and employee satisfaction, Miller & Long continues to excel in their industry while providing an enhanced workplace experience for their employees. The successful integration of OLOID’s solution underscores the potential of technology to address complex challenges in the construction industry.
