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4Ms of Operations
4Ms 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: