Staffing is a key component to successful business operations. Strong and reliable staffing allows corporations to deliver timely and quality product. When a Chicago-based tier one auto supplier faced an extensive workforce shortage, it threatened its ability to fulfill crucial project requirements. To overcome the threat, the supplier focused on staffing strategy.
Challenge
A key player in Chicago’s industrial sector, the auto supplier was suddenly confronted with a significant labor deficit, prohibiting it from moving units to an offsite location. This unexpected workforce shortage threatened project timelines and associated deliverables, demanding urgent intervention to avert potential disruptions to operations and customer commitments.
Solution
To resolve the staffing issue and ultimately fulfill the requirements, the auto supplier utilized DQS Solutions & Staffing (DQS) to recruit the required staff members. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, DQS swiftly created a comprehensive solution to address the critical labor shortage. Leveraging its extensive network and operational capabilities, the staffing agency successfully recruited 112 skilled personnel from Detroit.
With just three days’ notice, DQS transported the workforce from Detroit to Chicago. Furthermore, DQS leveraged their own transportation to move the workforce more efficiently. This streamlined travel logistics, minimized downtime, and maximized productivity. Moreover, DQS secured housing in Chicago for the Detroit-based employees.
Outcome
DQS’s swift execution yielded remarkable results. In just 48 hours DQS successfully hired the more than 100 staff members required to supplement the client’s workforce, demonstrating agility and resourcefulness. The seamless integration of skilled personnel into the existing workforce underscored DQS’s capacity to deliver timely staffing solutions tailored to client needs.
