Reducing Landfill Waste through Effective Composting Techniques Workflow

Step 1: Identify Waste Streams

Type: Fill Checklist

In this initial stage of process improvement, the objective is to pinpoint areas within the organization where inefficiencies or waste occur. This involves closely observing daily operations to identify processes that consume unnecessary time, resources, or effort. The goal is not only to recognize but also to quantify these waste streams, which can take various forms such as overproduction, waiting, transportation, inventory, motion, and defects. Understanding the types of waste present within the workflow enables targeted interventions designed to eliminate them, thereby enhancing overall efficiency and productivity. The identification process may involve meetings with staff members at different levels, observation of tasks, analysis of existing processes, or review of performance metrics.