Operations Plan In the first place, it is vital to describe all costs associated with organizing key operating processes. Currently, it has two EDGE INCORPORATED Mixer Beverage Filling Machines ($57,000), two Accutek AccuSnap Capper Bottling machines ($19,200), four Vehicles ($40,000), three computers ($1,200), and graphic software ($750). As for inventory, it currently has glass bottles ($33,000), labels ($840), metal caps ($300), cardboard cartons ($500), EDGE energy drink-ingredients ($600). Thus, to reach its desired goals, the company will have to start purchasing additional equipment during the first year, as it will be the most effective. For example, by the end of the first year (some at the beginning), it has to purchase two more EDGE INCORPORATED Mixer Beverage Filling Machines ($57,000), two Accutek AccuSnap Capper Bottling machines ($19,200), refrigerators ($40,000), and ERP and CRM software ($1,000) to control inventory. Thus, for the first year, it would lease labeling machinery ($450 per month) and printers ($500 per month), but after one year, it would purchase them (labeling machinery – $40,000 and printers – $50,000) due to the cost-effectiveness. Purchasing facilities is not required but for all utilities, the monthly cost will be $2,000, and miscellaneous expenses such as phone will account for $1,000 per month. The total costs for the employees would be approximately $30,000 a month while the company would also outsource marketing specialists and accountants. As for strategies, the company will organize production by itself since it wants to control the quality of its drinks and has all required equipment to complete this process. For the similar purposes, it would start buying equipment during the first year, and this method is cost-effective. Thus, to enhance quality control and monitor inventory, it would be rational to organize random quality checks, create quality standards, and purchase ERP software while the supplies would come from local farms, and the goods would be sold at the location of the production. A combination of these factors will offer competitive advantages such as fast delivery and high quality of the products. Thus, to overcome the challenges of the market, the company will constantly conduct market research (surveys, questionnaires, and interviews) and develop new product lines by organizing focus groups and releasing demos. It will contribute to the development of new beverages in future and help mitigate risks. Technology Plan The technology plan is another essential element of any business strategy since it depicts the key software and hardware instruments that will be required to reach organizational goals and objectives and become customer-centered (Abrams, 2014). In this instance, it will not only offer a profound understanding of the necessary technological equipment but also describe professionals to ensure the sufficient functioning of different systems (Abrams, 2014). As it was mentioned earlier, the company would need software such as ERP and CRM ($1,000) during the second year and, it might be compulsory to purchase graphic software ($750) again. As for hardware, it currently has two computers and no additional purchases will be needed, and relying on this strategy