Franzefoss Minerals takes a leap into the future with automated scheduling

Franzefoss Minerals takes a leap into the future with automated scheduling
"We have gone from always playing catch-up to staying ahead, saving an immense amount of time thanks to the automation and management support provided by Timegrip."
Franzefoss Minerals is Norway's leading limestone mining company, placing a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. Through the responsible utilization of limestone and dolomite deposits, the company delivers quality products tailored to market demands.
Franzefoss Minerals consists of four production facilities, a sales department, corporate staff, and executive management. It is also the parent company of Verdalskalk and NorFraKalk. With a significant fleet of machinery, multiple production facilities, and advanced logistics, the company operates under strict quality requirements. It is certified in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards.
With approximately 200 skilled employees, Franzefoss Minerals produces and delivers essential products and services in an environmentally friendly manner, adhering to its corporate social responsibility commitments.
Timegrip: A dedicated time tracking system provider
Previously, Franzefoss Minerals relied on manual timesheets as its time tracking system. This resulted in numerous errors, making follow-ups and improvements challenging. The company decided to embark on a formal process to acquire a more accurate time tracking system, inviting Timegrip to compete for the contract.
"Timegrip stood out early in the process with their high level of engagement and willingness to enter a new customer segment—the industrial sector."
Customizing an off-the-shelf solution for a new value chain and industry requires a unique ability to adapt and translate existing knowledge into new areas—skills that Timegrip demonstrated.
"This was critical for us when choosing a provider. As a 100-year-old industrial company with long-standing traditions, tailored routines, and unique agreements, we need suppliers who are proactive, persistent, and knowledgeable about understanding new value chains and businesses."
Seamless implementation of time tracking
"We opted for a customized Timegrip service with multiple integrations and data exchanges with our core systems."
During the implementation process, Timegrip's professional consultants guided Franzefoss Minerals through various phases. A seamless transfer of data between Timegrip and other personnel management systems was essential for Franzefoss Minerals, which Timegrip successfully delivered.
This integration enhanced the usability of both the new and existing systems. The time tracking system was delivered on schedule, adhering to the risk assessments defined during the process. Timegrip also provided expert guidance throughout.
Accurate payroll with secure compliance
Before implementing Timegrip, there was always uncertainty about payroll accuracy and local variations in interpreting and complying with the company's complex collective agreements. Now, all agreements are incorporated into Timegrip's payroll calculations, which include notifications and restrictions on what is and isn't allowed.
"This has given us a system with precision at every level of the organization. There are no longer disputes over rule interpretations, and payroll corrections have nearly been eliminated. With Timegrip, we achieve secure compliance."
"We’ve gone from being reactive to proactive, saving an immense amount of time thanks to the automation and management support Timegrip provides."
Automated scheduling boosts efficiency
The skilled employees at Franzefoss Minerals are experts in various aspects of mining. With the implementation of the Timegrip service and app, the company has made significant strides in communication with employees and in engaging them in operations and scheduling.
Time-consuming tasks like arranging extra staffing for continuous operations, three-shift rotations, unloading, and other additional responsibilities tied to core business have become easier to communicate to employees.
Clear schedules and documented timesheets in digital form have significantly improved predictability and reduced errors in payroll processing.
A proudly Norwegian company
As a Norwegian industrial company, Franzefoss Minerals values that Timegrip is a Norwegian company with technology is developed and operated in Norway.
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