Shift scheduling for warehousing & logistics
Multi-shift operations, high throughput, tight time windows — Shiftdesk keeps workforce planning running smoothly in warehousing and logistics.
* Informational notes based on statutory default values. Not legal advice. Collective-bargaining, company-specific and industry-specific special rules must be reviewed on your own responsibility.
Typical challenges in warehousing & logistics
Every business knows these problems — Shiftdesk solves them digitally.
Multi-shift operations
2- or 3-shift systems with rotating schedules require precise planning.
Seasonal peaks
Black Friday, Christmas, Prime Day — large numbers of extra staff are needed at short notice.
Night-shift compliance
Night work is subject to special rules under the German Working Hours Act (ArbZG): max. 8h, compensatory rest, health assessment.
Large headcount
Big warehouses have 50–500 employees — manual planning does not scale.
Scheduling temp workers
Temporary staff have to be integrated into the system and billed separately.
Break rules in the warehouse
Long shifts require correct break times — especially for physical work.
How Shiftdesk helps warehousing & logistics
Rotating shift schedules
Create 2- and 3-shift schedules with automatic rotation. Templates for standard cycles.
Night-shift tracking
Accurate recording of night work (10pm–6am) with automatic ArbZG checks.
Scalable planning
From 10 to 500 employees — Shiftdesk scales with your operation.
Overtime control
Automatic alerts when weekly hours are exceeded. An hours account for every employee.
Absence management
Vacation requests and sick notes go digital. Ensure minimum staffing per shift.
Reports & export
Detailed hours reports by employee, shift type and period. DATEV export available.
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