Chemical Manufacturer Achieves 95% Timekeeping Accuracy with CloudApper AI TimeClock for UKG Pro WFM

Managing employee timekeeping across multiple sites was turning into a daily challenge for a U.S.-based chemical manufacturer. With hundreds of workers across plants and production lines, every shift meant thousands of clock-ins and clock-outs. The problem? The data wasn’t always right. Some punches went missing, others were duplicated, and payroll teams had to spend hours fixing it before every cycle.

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The company was already using UKG Pro WFM for workforce management, but its old hardware time clocks just couldn’t keep up. They were expensive to maintain, didn’t integrate well with modern systems, and couldn’t support new requirements. What they needed was something simple, accurate, and flexible enough to fit into their existing environment — without forcing a complete overhaul. That’s when they came across CloudApper AI TimeClock for UKG, an iPad-based solution that transformed the way they handled employee timekeeping.

Why Accurate Timekeeping Was a Constant Struggle

Before switching to CloudApper, each facility had its own way of recording time. Some employees used PINs; others logged time manually or relied on outdated badge readers. These methods worked — until they didn’t.

Punches would fail to sync, duplicate entries appeared, and reconciling timecards became a recurring nightmare. Payroll teams spent hours every week trying to fix errors. Even worse, employees lost confidence in the system when their hours didn’t match what they actually worked.

With multiple sites across the country, the company needed one consistent way to capture time — something that would be accurate, simple, and scalable. They also wanted to give employees a quick, effortless way to clock in and out without creating more administrative work for managers.

Discovering a Smarter Way to Capture Time

When the company found CloudApper AI TimeClock, it immediately checked every box. The solution didn’t require any new hardware since it worked perfectly on the iPads they already had at each site. It also integrated directly with UKG Pro WFM, so no one had to deal with manual data uploads or syncing issues.

But the real game-changer was Face ID Scan. Instead of swiping badges or typing PINs, employees could now walk up to an iPad, tap “Submit Punch,” and instantly clock in or out with a quick facial scan. The entire process takes just a few seconds.

Here’s how it works step-by-step:

• Step 1: The employee approaches the mounted iPad at the facility entrance.

• Step 2: They tap “Submit Punch.”

• Step 3: The app activates Face ID Scan to instantly verify their identity.

• Step 4: Their punch is automatically recorded and synced in real-time with UKG Pro WFM.

• Step 5: A confirmation message appears on-screen so employees know their punch was successful.

No PINs to memorize. No lost badges. No manual corrections. Just quick, secure, and reliable time capture — every single time.

Real Results in Just Weeks

Within weeks of implementation, the improvements were clear. The company saw immediate gains in accuracy, efficiency, and employee satisfaction.

• Accuracy skyrocketed to 95%. Missed and duplicate punches almost disappeared.

• Payroll processing time dropped sharply. Managers no longer had to spend hours verifying data.

• Employees gained confidence. Face ID ensured everyone’s time was recorded correctly.

• Data synced instantly to UKG Pro WFM. No manual uploads or delays.

• Costs went down. They stopped relying on expensive proprietary clocks.

Here’s how the process looked before and after switching to CloudApper:

Why CloudApper Fit Their Workflow Perfectly

The chemical manufacturer didn’t want to reinvent their process — they wanted to enhance it. CloudApper AI TimeClock made that possible. It worked smoothly with their UKG Pro WFM system and ran on devices they already owned, cutting down hardware costs instantly.

Managers now have real-time visibility into who’s on-site and when, across all facilities. The data updates automatically in UKG, helping them make quick decisions about staffing, overtime, or compliance.

Even better, the system is completely customizable. They can add features like QR code punching, attestation prompts for meal breaks, or even safety confirmations with just a few adjustments. That flexibility ensures the solution keeps growing with their needs.

Employees love the simplicity too. They walk in, scan, and get to work — no waiting in line, no complicated process. It’s fast, accurate, and transparent, which builds trust on both sides.

Beyond Timekeeping — Extending What’s Possible

Once the company saw how easily CloudApper improved timekeeping, they started exploring what else it could do. The same platform can generate custom dashboards, automate attendance reports, and even send alerts when an employee misses a punch.

It’s no longer just a clock-in tool — it’s a workforce management partner. The team is already planning to expand CloudApper’s use across other sites, ensuring consistent, reliable time tracking company-wide.

Conclusion

This chemical manufacturer’s story shows that upgrading employee timekeeping doesn’t have to mean starting from scratch. By using CloudApper AI TimeClock for UKG Pro WFM, they achieved 95% accuracy, faster payroll processing, and happier employees — all while using devices they already owned.

Now, every punch is instant and accurate, every report is real-time, and every site runs smoothly.

If your organization is struggling with time capture or outdated hardware, it might be time to make the same switch. CloudApper AI TimeClock makes employee timekeeping simple, accurate, and future-ready.