The production process is a component appearing under the operating plan of the overall business plan. The production process is the process a product or service takes in order for it to become ready for customers to buy. Production will certainly depend on the type and nature of your proposed business. Generally, a manufacturer will have a more sophisticated production process compared to a retailer or service provider. This is not to say that retail and service based businesses are simple, but rather, these types of businesses usually require fewer "processes".