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The 4M's of operations

The operations plan is an important part of the business plan because it simply states the details in
operating the business. A strong operations plan should have the four operational aspects called the 4Ms
of Operations: methods, manpower, machines, materials.

Take a look at these pictures, I have here different words and phrases you can associate with the 4Ms.
Choose where do you think they belong.
Methods:
Processes
Manufacturing
Inputs
Process
Outputs
Procedure

Manpower:
Human resources

Machines:
Technology
Equipment

Materials:

Let’s talk about first the methods.

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