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                     TABLE 4.2     KICK-OFF SCHEDULE FOR SOLID WASTE MINIMIZATION

                     TASK                                                                  TIMELINE (DAYS)

                     Choose a provider                                                           30

                     Executive training                                                            3
                     Project champion training                                                     5

                     Create support infrastructure for first wave                                 21
                     Select solid waste minimization project(s)                                  21

                     Solid waste minimization training: measurement                                5
                     Executive/champion meeting: preanalysis phase                                 3

                     Solid waste minimization training: analysis phase                             5
                     Executive/champion meeting: preimprovement phase                              3

                     Solid waste minimization training: improvement phase                          5
                     Executive/champion meeting: pre-control phase                                 3

                     Solid waste minimization training: control phase                              5
                     Solid waste minimization training/infrastructure postmortem                 14

                     Start second solid waste minimization training wave                         14

                     Total                                                                      137 days







                      a consultant. Internally, the organization should select a project champion to serve
                      as a team leader of a diversified cross-functional team that has knowledge in the
                      various business areas of the organization, including operations, engineering, human
                      resources, maintenance, finance, and accounting.
                    ■ Select key projects—Initial projects should focus on tangible waste streams that
                      have high visibility within the facility. This will help to build confidence within the
                      team and strengthen support within the organization. Some good examples would
                      be studying the use of returnable containers or reducing cardboard usage. Early
                      small wins will lead to future big wins.
                    ■ Training and coaching—Prior to training registration, team members should have
                      been assigned to a defined project on which they will be working. This will help
                      them to understand how to specifically utilize tools as they apply to processes that
                      they are analyzing. It will also give them an opportunity to ask detailed questions
                      and receive coaching on their projects.
                    ■ Project report outs—Although difficult to schedule, ongoing top-down and bottom-up
                      communications are also essential elements of a deployment plan. Communication
                      plans are often the first thing overlooked on a busy manager’s schedule, but are
                      essential to break down the barriers between managers and practitioners.
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