WorkJam & The New Trump Tariffs: Empowering Frontline Companies to Navigate Uncertainty

With the new Trump tariffs impacting supply chains, labor costs, and operational efficiency, companies relying on frontline workers must find innovative ways to do more with less. WorkJam helps Retail, QSR, Distribution, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Service industries mitigate tariff-driven disruptions through Workforce Orchestration®, driving cost efficiencies, productivity gains, and retention improvements without increasing expenses.

Retail: Reducing Operational Costs & Increasing Productivity Amid Tariff Pressures

Challenges:

✅ Higher costs for imported goods squeeze margins.

✅ Need for precise inventory management and store execution.

✅ Customer demand for better service despite labor constraints.

How WorkJam Helps:

✅ Task Connect & Intelligent Tasking: Reduces markdown waste and optimizes inventory workflows, ensuring pricing adjustments align with changing costs.

✅ Employee Learning & Training: Quickly upskills employees on alternative products, cross-selling strategies, and supply chain changes.

✅ Scheduling & Open Shift Marketplace: Flexes workforce availability in response to shifting labor demands, reducing reliance on costly temp labor.

📊 ROI Impact: Retailers using WorkJam save thousands of hours per year in markdown execution, price reticketing, and workforce optimization.

Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR): Navigating Rising Food & Supply Costs

Challenges:

✅ Increased costs for ingredients and packaging.

✅ Need for operational agility and efficient shift coverage.

✅ Consistency in customer experience despite staff churn.

How WorkJam Helps:

✅ Dynamic Training & Everboarding: Ensures employees stay informed about menu adjustments, pricing updates, and process changes due to supply chain disruptions.

✅ Open Shift Marketplace: Reduces labor costs by optimizing shift coverage with automated, manager-free shift swaps.

✅ Task Management: Streamlines compliance with evolving food safety regulations and ingredient substitutions.

📊 ROI Impact: QSR brands using WorkJam experience millions in labor savings annually through streamlined scheduling and training.

Distribution: Enhancing Workforce Agility & Reducing Bottlenecks

Challenges:

✅ Higher import costs & supply chain fluctuations.

✅ Need for real-time labor adjustments across warehouses.

✅ Pressure to fulfill orders faster with fewer resources.

How WorkJam Helps:

✅ Real-Time Workforce Orchestration®: Deploys task automation to dynamically adjust workflows based on real-time supply chain data.

✅ Mobile Training & Task Execution: Ensures frontline workers adapt quickly to new inventory handling processes.

✅ Shift Bidding & Flexible Scheduling: Balances labor demands by filling shifts efficiently without overtime costs.

📊 ROI Impact: Distribution centers using WorkJam cut unproductive labor hours by 15%, reducing fulfillment delays and cost overruns.

Hospitality: Managing Rising Costs Without Sacrificing Service

Challenges:

✅ Increased costs for imported amenities and supplies.

✅ Staffing shortages due to labor market shifts.

✅ High guest expectations despite resource constraints.

How WorkJam Helps:

✅ Task Connect: Automates and prioritizes housekeeping, maintenance, and guest services tasks to improve efficiency.

✅ Instant Communication & Training: Keeps frontline teams informed on cost-cutting measures, service updates, and operational changes.

✅ Mobile Punch & Attendance Tools: Optimizes labor costs by ensuring accurate time tracking and reducing unplanned absenteeism.

📊 ROI Impact: WorkJam hospitality clients save thousands of hours per year by automating guest service tasks and improving labor efficiency.

Manufacturing: Mitigating Supply Chain Disruptions & Labor Inefficiencies

Challenges:

✅ Rising costs of imported materials and components.

✅ Need for real-time task management and workforce coordination.

✅ Increased regulatory compliance pressures.

How WorkJam Helps:

✅ Connected Workflows: Ensures production line workers receive real-time task updates when materials are delayed or substituted.

✅ Safety & Compliance Management: Digitally delivers safety checklists and certifications to mitigate risk.

✅ Advanced Scheduling & Overtime Controls: Reduces labor costs by ensuring optimized workforce deployment without excessive overtime.

📊 ROI Impact: WorkJam manufacturing clients report a 67% reduction in safety incidents and millions in savings from task efficiency improvements.

Services: Increasing Labor Productivity & Reducing Turnover

Challenges:

✅ Cost increases impacting contract profitability.

✅ High turnover leading to expensive hiring and training cycles.

✅ Need for workforce flexibility to handle demand shifts.

How WorkJam Helps:

✅ Automated Shift Bidding & Open Shift Marketplace: Reduces reliance on costly contractors by enabling self-service shift filling.

✅ On-Demand Training & Upskilling: Ensures employees stay engaged and proficient without pulling them off the floor.

✅ AI-Powered Communications: Delivers precise messaging and training updates to targeted employee groups, ensuring alignment on service expectations.

📊 ROI Impact: Services companies using WorkJam cut turnover rates significantly, reducing hiring costs while improving service quality.

Conclusion: WorkJam Helps Companies Stay Agile Amid Tariff Disruptions

With tariff-related cost increases threatening margins, frontline organizations must maximize efficiency, optimize labor, and reduce operational waste—all without sacrificing service. WorkJam’s Workforce Orchestration® platform ensures businesses can navigate economic uncertainty with a highly engaged, agile, and productive workforce.

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WorkJam & The New Trump Tariffs: Empowering Frontline Companies to Navigate Uncertainty

Retail: Reducing Operational Costs & Increasing Productivity Amid Tariff Pressures

Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR): Navigating Rising Food & Supply Costs

Distribution: Enhancing Workforce Agility & Reducing Bottlenecks

Hospitality: Managing Rising Costs Without Sacrificing Service

Manufacturing: Mitigating Supply Chain Disruptions & Labor Inefficiencies

Services: Increasing Labor Productivity & Reducing Turnover

Conclusion: WorkJam Helps Companies Stay Agile Amid Tariff Disruptions

Let’s Talk Frontline Solutions!