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Part 1: How to prepare a production plan The planning process Services and sources of supply  Ensure the availability of raw material without neglecting costs.  Some other factors to consider are:  the date the customer requires the product;  having more than one supplier,  availability of other items necessary for the production process,  lead times needed to procure the materials,  time required for label verification,  seasonal fluctuations of raw materials, and  whether the price you are paying is competitive in the marketplace. Export platforms | Module 4: Getting to market | 13