Inputs-Outputs-Processes Examples

Automobile Factory

Resources assembly line, workers

Process fabrication, assembly
Output complete cars
Input raw material

Bakery

Resources oven, workers

Process fabrication
Output breads, cakes
Input water, flour

Hospital

Resources medical doctors, nurses, medical supplies, equipment

Process health care
Output healthy individuals
Input patients

Departmental store

Resources displays, stock of goods, clerks

Process transport, storage, promotion, information, exchange
Output sales to satisfied customers
Input shoppers

Restaurant

Resources food, chef, waiter, stove, environment

Process prepare meals; serve customers in a comfortable environment
Output satisfied customers
Input hungry customers

University

Resources teachers, books, classrooms

Process imparting knowledge and skills
Output educated individuals
Input students

Carrier

Resources cars, trucks, planes, sorting devices, storage areas

Process transport
Output things at another place
Input things

Warehouse

Resources vaults, storage areas, storage devices

Process store and preserve
Output things at a later time
Input things