When it comes to business, the productivity of your supply chain has a large impact on your total profits. Having good equipment is important, but having qualified staff to operate it is even more so.

In this article, we discuss why investing in your employees is vital for the success of your business, and how to speed up your production line with regular training.

Why does your supply chain need high calibre staff? 

A strong workforce is the best asset of successful businesses. This applies to every area of your business, including the production line. The quality of your packers and operators will determine your productivity, plus the speed at which customers receive their orders.

If you have a high calibre of staff on your production line, this will have a range of benefits for your business. Firstly, the speed your staff package your products directly impacts your output and capacity. If they pack quickly, you can get more of your goods out the door, therefore improving your productivity. The quicker you pack, the more orders you can fulfil and the more profit you can generate. 

Qualified staff are the key to boosting your efficiency. You’ll also benefit from a high standard of packing across the board, which will impress customers by ensuring that your products are always delivered in in pristine condition.

How to upskill your employees to boost productivity 

To boost your business’ productivity, upskilling your employees is a great investment. The best way to invest in your staff is through training. This shouldn’t just apply to new employees; providing training for existing employees keeps their current skills fresh and teaches new techniques to enhance efficiency. Providing regular training for your employees also makes them feel valued – by investing in their development, you are encouraging a commitment to your business and their careers with you, therefore resulting in a higher standard of work.

Staff training with Test Valley 

At Test Valley, we help our clients to boost their productivity by providing training for employees. We supply innovative packaging solutions to help businesses boost their packing process and cut their carbon footprint by reducing the amount of packaging used. 

To ensure their new, timesaving packing solutions are being used efficiently, we offer in-depth training both face-to-face and virtually. Our products also come with detailed instruction manuals and videos to show your packers and operators how to use them effectively.

As a result, our clients then benefit from cutting-edge packing technology and specially trained staff. The combination of the two provides a valuable productivity boost across our clients’ supply chains. 

To find out more about Test Valley’s packing solutions and how they can boost your business’ productivity, get in touch with the Test Valley team today.