Introduction

At Agrigistics, we understand that managing a large workforce in industries like farming and construction can be challenging. As technology evolves, we strive to create solutions that genuinely benefit both operations and workers. One question we often get is why we don't use geotracking. Let's dive into our approach and why we believe it’s the best fit for labour-intensive operations.

Activity Monitoring vs. Worker Movement

• Activity Monitoring: Focuses on tasks performed, hours worked, and overall efficiency using RFID, fingerprint, and facial scanning technology.
• Worker Movement: Involves tracking physical locations and movement patterns of workers.

Why We Prefer Activity Monitoring

1. Data Precision: Activity monitoring provides precise data on tasks completed, allowing for accurate job costing and enhanced productivity.
2. Cost Efficiency: Geotracking hardware is expensive and doesn’t guarantee better productivity. Activity monitoring offers comprehensive insights at a lower cost.
3. Respecting Privacy: Constantly monitoring workers' movements can feel invasive. Our method ensures necessary data collection without infringing on personal privacy.
4. Seamless Integration: Data from activity monitoring integrates smoothly into the Agrigistics portal, helping manage labour hours, tasks, and payroll.
5. Practicality: Who is going to actually look through every worker's movement moment by moment? It’s impractical and inefficient.

Productivity vs. Movement

Many believe that if a worker is moving, they must be productive. However, movement alone doesn’t tell the full story:

• Movement Doesn't Equal Work: A worker might be moving a lot, but this doesn’t always mean they’re being productive. They could be searching for tools, taking detours, or experiencing delays.
• Activity Monitoring Provides Clarity: By focusing on actual tasks performed, activity monitoring gives a clearer picture of productivity, detailing what was done, how long it took, and any issues encountered.

The Benefits of Activity-Based Tracking

1. Cost Management: By tracking activity costs, you can identify areas to save money and allocate resources more effectively.
2. Empowering Decisions: Clear data on work activities enables informed decisions about managing your workforce.
3. Transparency: Ensures workers are paid fairly for the work they do, building trust and ensuring fairness.

How We Use Activity Tracking

At Agrigistics, we streamline labour management by integrating activities directly into our time and attendance module. This system accurately tracks work performed, whether it’s tasks like planting and harvesting on farms or construction and site work. Employees clock in to specific activities using their devices, while supervisors can record detailed productivity metrics such as hours worked or units produced, like kilograms of crops harvested or metres of bricklaying. Each activity is categorized for easy differentiation and accurate reporting. This ensures payroll transparency and provides valuable insights into workforce productivity, helping optimise operations across various industries.

How We Achieve Accurate Job Costing

At Agrigistics, our integrated payroll system works seamlessly with activity monitoring to ensure precise job costing:

• Activity Data: Employees clock in to specific tasks, capturing detailed metrics like hours worked and units produced.
• Integration with Payroll: This data flows directly into our payroll system.
• Cost Calculation: Labour costs are automatically linked to each activity, providing accurate cost assessments.
• Insights for Management: Managers get clear, actionable insights into labour costs per task, helping to manage budgets and allocate resources efficiently.

This approach enhances transparency, accuracy, and operational efficiency across various industries.

Conclusion

At Agrigistics, we’re committed to enhancing management practices with technology that respects both efficiency and ethics. By focusing on activity monitoring rather than geotracking, we provide precise, cost-effective, and respectful solutions for managing labour resources. Let’s work together to build a future where technology supports both the operation and the worker.