The 4M's of Operation

This are the processes to be followed in effectively manufacturing or delivering a product or service

• manpower

• machines

• materials

• methods

The final product of the process, which is intended to be sold to target customers

• input

• process

• output

• man

The process of bringing the product or services to customers

• purchasing

• manufacturing

• distribution

• packaging

The right human resources who will handle certain business operations

• manpower

• machines

• methods

• materials

The transformation phase where inputs are processed by manpower and machines to come up with the final product

• inputs

• process

• outputs

• man

The cheapest and highly flexible option for a manufacturing site

• commercial space for rent

• commercial space purchase

• home-based

• leasing

They handle the invention, development and production of the product or service

• manufacturer

• distributor

• agents

• retailer

They do not own the products but they negotiate with buyers as to how much or how many are to be sold

• maniufacturer

• distributor

• agents

• retailer

These enumerate the duties and responsibilities of the potential employee, including the scope, limitations and terms and conditions of employment

• job description

• job title

• job hiring

• work schedules

These can be describes as the "bestfriend" of manpower in producing goods and offering services

• manpower

• machines

• methods

• materials