How much time and money is your business losing to outdated processes? If you're still using paper timesheets or spreadsheets, you're not alone - nearly half of food and drink suppliers still rely on spreadsheets, despite the hidden costs. But those costs are adding up. For food and drink manufacturers, managing a shift-based workforce is no small task. Ensuring accurate time tracking, maintaining compliance with Working Time Regulations and reducing absenteeism while keeping admin costs down can feel like an ongoing battle.
A survey revealed that 48% of food and beverage suppliers still use manual spreadsheets for daily tasks, and 71% acknowledged that outdated processes create issues in their work. The primary problems identified were time-consuming tasks (60%) and data entry errors (39%).
The Hidden Costs of Manual Time Tracking
Manual time tracking might seem simple, but it’s riddled with inefficiencies.
- Time Theft & Human Error – Manual logging opens the door to mistakes, buddy punching and inaccurate records.
- Admin Overload – HR and payroll teams waste hours every week chasing down missing timesheets, verifying data and resolving discrepancies.
- Compliance Risks – Working Time Regulations, break policies and overtime rules are difficult to enforce without automated systems, putting your business at risk of costly penalties.
- Payroll Inaccuracies – Small errors in time tracking add up, leading to overpayments, underpayments and payroll disputes that damage employee trust.
A Smarter Approach to Time and Attendance
The good news? Technology has transformed time and attendance tracking, offering a streamlined and accurate way to manage shift-based teams. By replacing manual processes with an automated time and attendance system, food and drink manufacturers can unlock significant benefits:
- Cut Admin Time by 90% – Automated tracking eliminates the need for manual data entry, freeing up HR and payroll teams to focus on more strategic tasks.
- Reduce Absences by 30% – Real-time attendance monitoring helps spot trends and support better workforce planning.
- Ensure Compliance with Ease – Built-in compliance features track working hours, breaks and overtime, reducing the risk of violations and fines.
- Accurate Payroll, Every Time – Integration with payroll systems ensures employees are paid correctly, boosting efficiency and trust.
- Boost Productivity and Morale – Employees benefit from transparent scheduling, fair pay and streamlined clocking-in processes, leading to higher engagement and reduced turnover.
