Under the right circumstances, talking trash can be a good thing. You see, we talk trash \u2013 every day. It\u2019s what Quest Resource Management Group does. But we\u2019re not talking the on-the-court variety. We\u2019re talking real-life materials (resources) being tossed away; materials that may or may not truly be trash and are likely costing your company a lot of money.<\/p>\n
We don\u2019t just talk trash \u2013 we manage and reduce it. It\u2019s in our DNA. We geek out at uncovering operational savings and reducing environmental footprints. Seriously. We\u2019ve achieved it successfully for hundreds of clients \u2013 managed their trash and recycling streams saving them 10-25% on average. Talk about resource reallocation!
\nOne size does not fit all<\/p>\n
In business operations, trash is all too often an afterthought. Out of sight, out of mind. Just another operational cost \u2013 just toss it, pay the bill and move on. \u2018Part of doing business\u2019. \u2018It\u2019s the way we\u2019ve always done it\u2019. \u2018It\u2019s just trash\u2019. Or is it?<\/p>\n
Just because it\u2019s the way it has always been done doesn\u2019t necessarily mean it is optimized. Whenever we work with a client, we begin by asking if the existing program is sized appropriately to operations \u2013 right-sizing if you will.<\/p>\n
Based on individual client needs, right-sizing can entail one or a combination of:<\/p>\n
Negotiating better pricing
\nAligning the service level to the amount of material generated while ensuring the optimum tonnage per service is achieved
\nHelping employees properly segregate material streams so that all recyclable materials are being placed in a recycling container and safely diverted from the landfill
\nJust this year, we rolled out a right-sizing program for a large specialty retailer with over 1,300 stores across the U.S. and Canada. The goals? Increase recycling, and reduce trash and operation costs. The results thus far have been bark-worthy \u2013 right-sized operations and cost savings of 22%.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how we did it.<\/p>\n
Select a size<\/p>\n
For this retailer, their locations are spread out all across the U.S. and Canada. This presents challenges due to varying market factors including available haulers, accepted commodities, pricing, and franchise requirements. It is a lot of information to keep track of \u2013 even for the most seasoned operations manager.<\/p>\n
Upon program roll-out, we provided the client with informational visibility into each store\u2019s trash and recycling operation in the form of in-depth data and analytics. This data provides the foundation for success. After all, you can only manage what you can see.<\/p>\n
Time is money<\/p>\n
Next, the time required to effectively analyze hauler invoicing is extensive. Was the weight on the invoice correct? Was the pricing right? Who really wants to look at all those trash hauler invoices every month? Just as the materials being discarded are resources, so too is the time needed to effectively manage a program. You know the old adage, time is money.<\/p>\n
By entrusting Quest, the client was able to allocate the (time) resources needed to make the program a success. Each and every invoice is now methodically analyzed looking for inaccuracies and improvement opportunities. And it is working.<\/p>\n
Buying power<\/p>\n
Trying to go out and negotiate tens, if not hundreds, of hauler contracts is a logistical headache. That\u2019s where collective buying power comes into play. By entrusting Quest, the client was able to take advantage of our national network of resources and the cost savings that come with it.<\/p>\n
Remember the part about the hundreds of invoices? Those hundreds of invoices have been replaced with a single consolidated invoice. One. Numero uno. Not only does this streamlined invoicing make your life as an operations manager easier, but it also makes your accounting team very happy too.<\/p>\n
And because it\u2019s how we do things, all of our clients get a dedicated client services manager backed by an immensely knowledgeable team. This allows you to focus your time and resources on something other than trash and recycling.<\/p>\n
Unleashed rewards<\/p>\n
With a trash and recycling program that is now optimized and right-sized, this large specialty retailer has unleashed the benefits \u2013 to the tune of 22% savings.<\/p>\n
Ready to unleash your company\u2019s operational savings?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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