VMS Case Study: How a Manufacturer Cut Costs by 27% & No-Shows by 80%

Managing a large contingent workforce is never easy - especially across dozens of sites. In this new case study, see how a global manufacturer used Conexis VMS to: cut labor costs by 27%, Reduce no-shows by 80% and Boost shift fulfillment rates to 93%.

Managing a large contingent workforce is one of the toughest challenges for global manufacturers. With 70+ sites across the world, our client - a leading consumer products manufacturer - was struggling with high no-show rates, early turnover, spiraling costs, and inconsistent supplier performance. Manual processes were creating delays, compliance issues, and significant administrative headaches

That’s where Conexis VMS came in.

The Challenge

The company’s extended workforce program faced several critical issues:

• 35%+ no-show rate, causing production delays and lost revenue.
• High early turnover, driving up hiring and training costs.
• Lack of cost visibility, making it difficult to budget or benchmark effectively.
• Supplier inconsistency, leading to delays and compliance risks.
• Cumbersome manual processes, slowing down hiring and onboarding.

They needed a vendor management solution built specifically for manufacturing environments - something that could handle shift-based scheduling, timekeeping, and supplier accountability.

The Conexis VMS Solution

After evaluating multiple Vendor Management Systems, the manufacturer chose Conexis for its advanced functionality and industry focus. Conexis VMS provided:

• Automated shift communication & real-time backfilling to reduce no-shows.
• Turnover tracking & AI-driven insights to identify successful candidate traits.
• Centralized rate management & benchmarking to enforce cost control.
• Automated approval workflows & standardized processes to boost efficiency.
• Supplier scorecards & rationalization tools to improve fulfillment and compliance.
• State-of-the-art timekeeping integrated with their ATS and finance systems, creating a seamless workforce ecosystem.

Business Results Achieved

In just 8 weeks, Conexis transformed the manufacturer’s workforce program with no fees for setup, training, or implementation.

 The business impacts were powerful:

• 27% overall cost savings – 8.9% hard dollar savings, 18% soft dollar savings, plus a 5.6% reduction on pre-existing contracts.
• 65% reduction in administrative workload.
• 80% drop in no-show rates.
• 129% drop in early turnover rates.
• 93% increase in shift fulfillment rates.

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Why Conexis VMS Works for Manufacturing

For manufacturers, every unfilled shift or unplanned cost directly impacts production and profitability. Conexis VMS helps regain control by automating critical processes, improving supplier accountability, and ensuring cost visibility across every site.

The result? Less disruption, lower costs, higher productivity, and a happier workforce

Why Conexis VMS is the Right Choice for Manufacturing & Light Industrial

Conexis VMS is purpose-built for companies with complex, shift-based, multi-location operations. From worker classification and tenure tracking to rate standardization and supplier accountability, Conexis VMS gives manufacturing organizations the automation and control needed to manage risk and cost across every site, without adding administrative burden.

Built on a modern, configurable architecture, Conexis VMS adapts to the realities of manufacturing environments: multiple locations, blended workforces of contractors and self-sourced workers, and the compliance complexity that comes with scale.

Key Advantages:

• Ease of Configuration: Conexis VMS adapts to your existing workflows, shift models, and supplier network - without long or complex implementations.
• Real-Time Visibility: Every facility, every role, every worker - all visible in one dashboard.
• Automation Built for Scale: From requisition to invoicing, Conexis VMS removes manual steps, freeing your team to focus on strategic workforce planning.
• Secure, Compliant, and Auditable: Built-in compliance tools, automated credential tracking, and identity verification ensure every worker meets your standards.
• Advanced AI Driven Forecasting: AI-driven analytics help anticipate demand, ensuring the right number of qualified workers are available when and where you need them.
• Designed for Manufacturing, Warehouse and Logistics: Conexis VMS supports shift-based work, variable pay structures, and multi-site coordination - critical for fast-moving, high-volume environments.

Read more at Conexis VMS for Manufacturing and Conexis VMS for Warehouse & Logistics

The Conexis VMS Difference

Conexis VMS is an award-winning vendor management system built for organizations that want the power of enterprise software without the complexity or cost.

Leveraging the latest technology, Conexis VMS delivers the expertise, reliability and security of enterprise systems, while offering the flexibility, user friendliness and tailored, personal service you require. Learn more about our Company and what makes Conexis VMS different.

Discover the Power of Conexis VMS

Conexis VMS is trusted by staffing agencies, MSPs and leading organizations to modernize and manage their contingent workforce programs. Here's why organizations choose Conexis VMS:

• Modern VMS Technology - Built on the latest AWS microservices architecture and Open API

• Fast Implementation - Get up and running in under a month, free setup and training included

• Fully Branded White-Label VMS - Your Logo. Your Domain. Your Branded Communication

• Flexible Pricing - No setup fees, with free implementation, training and account management

• Personal Attention - Experienced senior account management from implementation onward

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