Processor – Input Efficiency and Waste Reduction

• Costs of input (ingredient or resources such as energy, gas) and waste measurement, metering and monitoring equipment (permanent systems intended to be left in place), including modification and improvements to existing systems
• Costs of software and reporting systems directly related to input and waste measurement, metering and monitoring equipment
• System installation, calibration and optimization of input and waste measurement, metering and monitoring equipment
• First-time activities and advisory services for:
  • First-time KPI analysis for input and waste
  • Development of performance reports and report cards
  • Integration of ingredient and waste KPI feedback data with product costing models
• Capital expenses and installation or configuration costs directly related to achieving input efficiencies and waste reduction with new automated, advanced manufacturing, robotic equipment and technology and/or software systems*
• One-time labour costs specifically required for the project, such as third party advisory fees
• One-time training of key personnel on project-related new equipment, technology and processes (e.g., train the trainer)
• One-time costs for rental of facilities, processing equipment or machinery required specifically for the project

*Exceptions may apply if your business is an Indigenous partner business, or if your business is operating in northern Ontario