Elements and Performance Criteria
- Compare enterprise systems and processes with industry benchmarks
- Obtain industry benchmarks for best practice
- Examine production performance using comparative analysis techniques
- Implement relevant codes of practice
- Audit business systems against best practice criteria
- Analyse marketing plans and evaluate Quality Assurance (QA) schemes
- Audit human resources management practices against best practice criteria
- Assess environmental and natural resources parameters against best practice
- Identify areas for improvement within the enterprise
- Establish targets and performance indicators
- Implement systematic strategic planning
- Embed an ethos for producing quality products in the enterprise culture
- Define quality standards for products, physical and natural resources, and inputs
- Establish commitment to knowledge and learning
- Implement effective communication strategies
- Undertake continuous monitoring of systems and processes