Common use of Continuous Improvement Committee Clause in Contracts

Continuous Improvement Committee. (a) The parties are committed to working for the achievement of productivity improvements at the Pacific Brands Household Products Pty. Ltd. trading as Dunlop Bedding business. Various employees at the site will participate in the consultative processes relative to their actual work area (either as work groups or as part of a Continuous Improvement Committee) with the objective of improving productivity. These consultative processes will support measures that will make positive progress in the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) at the site. The areas covered by KPI’s, may include but are not limited to: Work quality Wastage Reliability Cost effectiveness Output Time taken to complete tasks Safety Health and environment measures Correct tool usage Cost and Co-ordination of activities so as to minimise time on particular jobs. Introduction of New Technology Changing Work Practices Training Advancement Opportunities and Career Path Structures Company Performance Productivity Quality Improvement, Control and Accreditation Work Environment External Environment Amenities Customer Service Absenteeism These consultative processes will lead to reviewed targets for productivity improvements in the KPIs. The Company will prepare a timetable of monthly meetings for the first twelve (12) months with the first meeting scheduled in August 2003. (b) The parties to this Agreement shall be committed to a continuing process of enhancing efficiency and productivity and through the consultative process, the site will review its operation and implement efficiencies relevant to the business.