Core Operating Principles

At Sustainable Operations Management, we have strong beliefs with regards to ensuring sustainability in everything we do. We believe that if a function is performed or managed only by a certain individual, or it is ‘micro-managed’ by the business owner it is not sustainable. Typically, this is the current situation in many small to medium enterprises.

Following are the core operating principles that guide our management consultants as they strive for sustainable Australian business operations in a global market.

•     Sustainability – Ensure all business practices and resources are focused on the long term planning horizon.

•     Simplification – Ensure all systems, processes and structures are kept simple but effective in their purpose,       design, operation and maintenance.

•     Systematic – Ensure all results are achieved through ‘closed loop’ systems and not through management        intervention.

•     Measurement and control – Ensure key areas are measured and results reported accurately, and in a timely       fashion.

•     Project – Ensure there are systems and tools that compel management to look forward rather than look only       at past performance.

•     Protect and capitalise – Ensure all knowledge and intellectual property is protected and used to generate       further growth and profit.