Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess current resource management practices.
- In-house lean management techniques are identified according to organisational requirements and compliance requirements.
- All components of current waste streams are identified and measured.
- Waste generation rates are linked to key waste indicators according to organisational requirements.
- Current waste management site practices and processes are reviewed and assessed in consultation with relevant personnel.
- Cost analysis is conducted to factor in hazards and risks, and identify real cost of waste production process and waste streams.
- Develop strategies for lean management program.
- Goals and targets for lean management program are established according to organisational requirements.
- Barriers to implementation are identified and effective counter strategies are developed.
- Resource improvement methods to avoid or reduce waste generation are identified.
- Cleaner production opportunities are identified and ranked according to implementation schedules.
- Feasibility of lean management options is analysed and resource requirements are identified and costed according to organisational requirements.
- Lean management strategies are documented and provided to relevant personnel for review according to organisational and compliance requirements.
- Implement lean management program.
- Specific tasks are identified and allocated, and implementation timetable is developed.
- Specific implementation activities are conducted and equipment installed according to organisational requirements.
- Education program is used to communicate lean management program to relevant personnel according to organisational requirements.
- Lean management program implementation activities are monitored and reviewed to measure effectiveness, and amendments are made as required.
- Reporting mechanisms are established to provide feedback on progress of cleaner production initiatives.