Map the waste stream before moving containers
Create a simple current-state waste flow map before changing container placement, staffing, or collection frequency.
The move: draw the current state before redesigning the visible point of pain. Waste flow has two channels A waste stream has physical movement and information movement. Physical movement is the bag, tote, cart, bale, roll-off, or truck. Information movement is the label, training, service schedule, rejection tag, photo, ticket, scale record, and invoice line. If either channel is broken, the stream drifts. Map where the work really happens Start with one material, not the whole site. Mark generation point, container, staging point, consolidation point, dock, hauler pickup, and any inspection step. Then mark who touches it and what they…
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