# Manufacturing isn’t one-size-fits-all. So why is your HCM software? 

- Demand-driven scheduling
- Real-time labor data
- Multi-country payroll

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### Your business relies on your workforce. Help it run smoothly. 

You navigate a world of complexity — workforce rules, supply chains, and talent gaps. Streamline it all with a unified suite of solutions that keeps your operations running smoothly. From demand-driven scheduling to real-time labor insights. From global payroll capabilities to financial wellness tools. Everything you need, right at your fingertips.

> I love the system. What I get out of UKG Pro Workforce Management is everything I was looking for, and our entire executive team for the first time has access to real-time information.
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> — Julia Pronitcheva, VP Human Resources

### UKG and Deckers, Real-Time Data, Real Results 

See how Deckers, the global footwear and apparel company behind brands like HOKA®, UGG®, and Teva®, uses The UKG® Workforce Operating Platform to support 6,000 employees across North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. By automating processes and equipping managers with actionable insights, Deckers enables smarter, data driven decisions, boosts employee engagement, and strengthens its innovative, inclusive culture worldwide.

### Stay ahead of the trends 

#### [2025 Manufacturing Trends Report](https://www.ukg.com/learn/resources/industry-brief/2025-manufacturing-trends-report)

Explore the most recent trends and challenges in the areas of workforce talent, operational efficiency, and technology and data use in the manufacturing industry.

#### [Modern Manufacturing, Smarter Workforce: Turning Time and Pay into a Competitive Advantage](https://www.ukg.com/learn/resources/ebook/modern-manufacturing-smarter-workforce-turning-time-and-pay-competitive-advantage)

 Learn how global manufacturing leaders use integrated workforce management and payroll to boost productivity, streamline workflows, and improve labor cost accuracy. 

#### [The New Currency of Margin Control for Global Manufacturing White Paper](https://www.ukg.com/learn/resources/white-paper/new-currency-margin-control-global-manufacturing)

Discover the truth behind labor costs and margin management in today’s global manufacturing landscape.

### Frequently asked questions

#### What is the best way to schedule employees in manufacturing?

Whether you're running a small local operation or a large, complex enterprise, intelligent scheduling software is the most effective way to manage your workforce. It helps you plan ahead, assess staffing levels and availability, manage shift swaps, and communicate schedules quickly, fairly, and transparently—all while staying compliant with local rules and regulations automatically. Employees benefit too, with predictable schedules that support better work-life balance.

#### What role does technology play in employee experience in manufacturing?

Technology plays a pivotal role in shaping the modern manufacturing employee experience. When frontline teams are equipped with intuitive, mobile-first tools — such as flexible pay options, shift swapping capabilities, and real-time scheduling — they feel empowered and supported in their daily work. This sense of support fosters trust, boosts retention, and helps attract the next generation of skilled talent to the industry.

#### Why do I need payroll software?

In manufacturing, precision and timing matter — on the line and in payroll. With UKG, you can automate complex calculations, reduce errors, and ensure every employee is paid accurately, every time.

- **Automate complexity.** From shift differentials to job codes, streamline pay with built-in rules that adjust in real time.
- **Stay compliant**. Keep pace with changing labor laws, union agreements, and tax requirements — without the manual lift.
- **Empower your workforce.** Give employees mobile access to their paycheck details, tax forms, and direct deposit, without waiting on HR. Scale with confidence. As you expand, UKG adapts — supporting more employees, locations, and operational complexity.
- **Connect your systems.** Eliminate manual errors with seamless integration between time, payroll, and HR.

With UKG, payroll becomes a trusted engine for accuracy, compliance, and operational clarity.