SD WASTE AUDIT v2

The good waste routine report is reviewed daily and and 80% target is achieved. Any department not achieving 80% has an action plan in place to review.

The top 50 wastage exceptions from store reports are being reviewed daily and weekly. Asked to see last weeks report with evidence of review and actions taken.

Waste meetings take place daily led by Store manager with next steps in place and the 24hr waste cycle is ragged. Ask to see the latest next steps and ragged 24hr cycle.

All trading departments have set daily and weekly targets by £sterling. Ask a selection of Colleagues and managers what their target is.

All managers are aware of current week, period, quarter and YTD waste performance. Ask a selection of managers.

Reduced to Clear sections on the shop floor are clean, tidy, with the correct stripping and POS in place. Visual review.

Waste areas are clean, tidy and well organised. Damages and Products Not For Sale are kept separate with signage in place. Visual review of back areas.

Critical cages for short coded products is in place with correct signage. Visual check in back areas.

Fix at shelf stickers are in under shelf drawers (if you have them) and there is evidence they're being used to repair products that are fit for sale.

Dot com / checkout returns are managed throughout the day and returned to the relevant departments. Visual check for stock build up in these areas.