Managing facilities and improving operations

Facilities management and operational performance are critical components of any waste-to-resource initiative that aspires to long-term sustainability. Without sound management, the facility will fail. This section features a range of lessons on management and good business practices, such as correct business planning, human resource management and performance monitoring. It advocates for the establishment of key performance indicators to allow facility managers to better understand operations and the best use of resources. The section also explores some of the common challenges related to the financial management of facilities and provides a range of strategies for improving financial sustainability.

Related Subject(s): Economic and Social Development