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Planning Startup OperationsAction Plan/Check List

Source suppliers for your materials and supply requirements.

Determine how inventory will be handled.

Develop quality control metrics. Itemize and calculate production

costs and determine whether to outsource.

Determine warranty service requirements.

Identify a third-party logistics provider.