| An Example of Information Gathering | |
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Figures 2 & 3 illustrate broadly the qualitative and quantitative inputs and outputs for a baked bean manufacturer. General issues to consider are: |
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Inputs: Raw materialsAncillary Materials Consumables Packaging (raw supplier) Energy Water |
Outputs: Product lossBy-products Rejects Supplier/customer packaging Excess - give away Start-up & shutdown General Waste |
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Figure 2 | |
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Figure 3 | |
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