The Power of Accreditation for Productivity Analysts

When the daily calculations you make are influencing commercial decisions about resources and recruitment for some of the UK’s biggest brands, there’s little room for subjectivity.

This is very different to my previous work in the creative sector, where opinion often influenced decision-making. As I transitioned into my role as a Productivity Analyst, the question became: How do we stay objective in our work, and how do we ensure clients see consistent outcomes, regardless of the analyst on site?

The answer, I believe, lies in accreditation.

Seeking certification with the Institute of Management Services (IMS) helped me get up to speed quickly and provided immediate confidence. It ensures the training takes every practitioner to the same level. This foundation of certified precision is crucial, guaranteeing clients that the data used to inform significant business decisions is being captured consistently, whether the site is a laboratory, a warehouse, or a factory.

Five Things I’ve Learned In 18 Months As A Productivity Analyst

After 18 years in film, I made a complete career change to become a Productivity Analyst. Discover the five most surprising lessons I learned in my first 18 months—from why milliseconds can save millions for major businesses and how to navigate cold storage warehouses, to why ‘time and motion studies’ are still deeply reliant on good people skills.