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be used to ensure that the message is heard and that employees are not confused and
buy in to the programs.
In general, less effort is required for operational and process changes. These options
can usually be implemented in a much quicker fashion than equipment or material
changes. Following is a general outline of the scope of an implementation effort:

■ Approve the project or program
■ Finalize the specifications and design for each alternative
■ Submit and gather bid requests and quotes (if necessary)
■ Complete and submit a purchase order
■ Receive and install the equipment
■ Finalize operating and maintenance procedures
■ Train affected employees
■ Start the project or program
■ Complete regulatory inspections
■ Track implemented project cost savings and waste reductions

8.13 Validate the Program

versus Goals

Many companies require a validation process to ensure that projects and programs
have met the goals that were set at the onset of the project. This includes validating
the project or program was installed at or below cost, that it is operating within the
expense and revenue limits, and that it is achieving the waste reduction goals. Even if
an organization does not require a validation process, it can be a very valuable tool for
future planning processes to identify were estimation errors occurred and take effort
to correct them. Alternatives that do not meet the established goals or performance
expectations may require rework or modifications. It is also critical to store warranties
and contracts from vendors prior to the installation of the equipment. Also, the expe-
rience gained in implementing an option at one facility can be used to reduce the prob-
lems and costs of implementing options at subsequent facilities.
An alternative performance analysis should be completed for each equipment,
process, or material change. The analysis provides a standardized method to compare
project performance against estimates in terms of

■ Project duration
■ Implementation cost
■ Operating expenses and revenue
■ Waste reduction volume
■ Cycle time and productivity
■ Product or process quality
■ Safety