Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine characteristics of raw materials required
- Relevant corporate documents are reviewed to identify commercial objectives, product range and specifications, compliance requirements and enterprise constraints.
- Current raw material supplies are reviewed for suitability for production of defined compost products.
- Compost recipe calculations are conducted as a gap analysis to identify complementary raw material characteristics and quantities required to manufacture defined products.
- Characteristics and quantities of additional complementary raw materials required are specified and documented.
- Complementary or substitute raw material types that are consistent with requirements are identified through review of relevant literature and enterprise information/records.
- Identify and prioritise raw materials required for production
- Raw material options are identified and assessed in order to determine relative priority according to product range and specifications.
- Representative samples of prioritised raw materials are gained from potential sources of supply, and characteristics/risks are evaluated and confirmed.
- Where required, revisions to raw materials and product specifications are submitted to executive management for incorporation into corporate business plan, marketing plan and marketing strategy.
- Secure access to raw materials
- Executive management approval is gained for securing preferred raw materials.
- Specifications for raw material characteristics and acceptability criteria for receival are documented for incorporation into supply contract.
- Preferred suppliers of raw materials are determined.
- Supply contracts are negotiated and secured on suitable trading terms according to enterprise practice.
- Prepare for receival and processing of raw materials
- Maintain supply of raw material