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Production planning

Before you begin manufacturing your product, you need to have a solid production plan in place. Examine ways to create a plan that maximizes productivity and capacity while eliminating wasted time and resources.

• What makes a good production plan
  
  http://www.bdc.ca/en/advice_centre/articles/Pages/production_planning_plan.aspx
  You need an effective production plan before you start producing goods and services. Follow these steps to ensure that you have a good production plan in place.
• Lease or Buy Calculator
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/page/calc/
  The Lease or Buy Calculator helps you to compare both the cost of leasing and the cost of buying equipment.
• A quick guide to thinking lean
  
  http://www.bdc.ca/en/advice_centre/articles/Pages/production_planning_guide.aspx
  Check out how certain processes can reduce waste and improve business operations.
• Best practices for buying goods and services
  
  http://www.bdc.ca/EN/advice_centre/articles/Pages/operational_efficiency_buying_goods.aspx
  Learn how to save money by improving the way you buy goods and business services.
• Alberta Product Commercialization Centres
  
  http://www.advancededandtech.alberta.ca/technology/support/centres.aspx
  If you are developing a new product, turn to a product commercialization centre to receive the technical equipment, lab, test facilities and services you need to bring your idea to market faster.