Sustainable Manufacturing Toolbox
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable practices
Heavy Metal manufacturers task for Implement
strategies
Introduction
You have now presented your targets to Tim, the owner of Heavy Metal. He is
impressed with your work and wants you to run the implementation of the project to
reduce the amount of Colorbond used.
You have another meeting with the people at Heavy Metal. You seek their comments
on how to implement the project.
George says that before any changes to work processes are made, they need to be
cleared by him. He can ensure that they will cause the least amount of disruption to
the shop floor. Also he can make suggestions that could result in a better outcome.
Violet says that to make any changes to work processes you will need to seriously
think about a training program. Plant operators will need to become familiar with any
new process.
Quan says that templates for the current machines need to be trialled. Different
templates should be tested to find the best ones for the task.
Sharyn says that the employees using the new laser guided machines will require a
lot of training. These machines are different to the older machines.
Fred says that whatever option you choose that the staff need to be informed before
it happens. This will give them an opportunity to respond. Where he worked
previously changes were made without any consultation and the change was a
disaster.
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Heavy Metal manufacturers task for Implement performance improvement strategies
What will you do?
In this task you will:
1. Plan the improvement strategy.
2. Write an implementation program for the improvement strategy.
Where am I?
You can implement sustainable work practices in four stages. You are currently
completing the third stage:
Stage 1A: Where are we now? (Investigate current resource usage practices)
Stage 1B: Where are we now? (Comply with environmental laws)
Stage 2: What do we aim for? (Set targets)
Stage 3: Do it. (Implement performance improvement strategies)
Stage 4: Evaluate the change. (Monitor performance)
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Heavy Metal manufacturers task for Implement performance improvement strategies
Activity 1: Planning the improvement strategy
Before you can implement the improvement strategy you need to plan.
Answer these questions:
1. What changes will occur within the business in implementing the improvement
strategy?
2. What is the approval process within the business to implement this strategy?
3. How will you ensure the implementation/take-up of this change within the
business?
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4. What are the likely barriers to the successful implementation of this change?
5. What suggestions do people at Heavy Metal make in relation to managing the
change associated with the strategy?
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Heavy Metal manufacturers task for Implement performance improvement strategies
Activity 2: Writing a implementation program for the improvement
strategy
Now that you have planned the strategy, write an implementation program to reduce
the wastage of Colorbond at Heavy Metal.
Implementation program for workplace improvement strategy
Name of project manager:
Name of business:
Date this document is written:
Workplace improvement strategy:
Provide a short summary of what the strategy aims to achieve and the reason for it.
Stakeholders:
List briefly who the stakeholders are in the project. Include not only who will be doing
work associated with the project, but also who will benefit.
Project milestones:
List briefly what steps need to be followed (and by when) to implement the project.
Project targets:
What targets will the project achieve?
Project costs:
What are the costs of implementing the project?
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Heavy Metal manufacturers task for Implement performance improvement strategies
Project savings:
What savings will the implementation of the project achieve?
Communication strategy:
What process will you follow to first inform stakeholders of the program and to keep
them informed of its progress? Will you use toolbox meetings or internal publications
or notice boards within the business?
Evaluation strategy:
What criteria will you use to evaluate the success (or otherwise) of the project?
What measurements will you use and how will you obtain them?
Try to be specific and indicate when the evaluation will be carried out.
Continuous improvement strategy:
What opportunities for continuous improvement and improving the program will you
include?
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Project manager
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