Objective:

Describe the 4Ms (Manpower, Method,

Machine, Materials) of operations in relation
to the business opportunity:

4 Ms of Production Management
1. Method The Manager will determine the most
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efficient way for each portion of the
process to be done to eliminate damage
to the product and to eliminate areas
where time and manpower are be wasted.
Controlling waste is the key to efficient
and profitable production.

2. Manpower =When examining the Methods you

now have in place, what is the ideal
number of people it will take to
perform these methods and what
positions should they be in? How will
the personnel be trained and
measured for performance? What is
the cycle time of each part of the
Method?

3. Machine When examining your facilities, vehicles

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and tools, do you have everything you
need to ensure the safety of the
employees while maximizing the
efficiency and productivity of the
department? Do all employees have
access to the same tools and equipment
if needed? Do the tools enable them to
perform tasks independently? Are they
trained on how to maintain the
machinery and tools?

4. Materials =Do you have the materials needed to

perform all parts of production and are
they conveniently located to minimize
waste? Example: All material needed to
clean and package are always available
and are placed to minimize effort. Does
the layout of the production department
minimize wasted movement? Example:
Does the part flow go in one direction or
does it zig and zag throughout your
facility.

ACTIVITY
Describe the 4Ms (Manpower, Method, Machine, Materials) of
operations in relation to the business opportunity:
Give at least 5 positive effects of applying 4 Ms of production
using the fish structure below