The fundamental model we teach MBAs for thinking about manufacturing is the value chain, a simple model that describes the value adding steps that take a low value material like iron ore and turn it into a high value product like a Ferrari Testarossa.

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Other strategies the BTMM alluded to in order to maximize the potential of the Plan Nord project for Montreal included putting in place an encouraging business model for natural resources, improve training programs to meet developmental needs, maximize linkage in the value chain, both upstream and downstream and to highlight the benefits and qualities of natural resources.

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