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In general, we can say that most manufacturing processes
incorporate one or more of the following process types:
Discrete Parts Manufacturing
Assembly
Batch Processing
Continuous Processing
The process type included in the overall manufacturing process
depends upon the products being produced. Some industries,
for example, are dominated by a specific process type.
Process Type Industry Examples
Discrete Parts Manufacturing Aircraft Parts
Automotive Parts
Electrical & Electronic Parts
Assembly Aircraft
Motor Vehicle
Computer
Batch Processing Food & Beverage
Pharmaceutical
Continuous Processing Chemical
Petroleum
As an aid to understanding SII products, the next section of this
course provides examples of products that could be used in each
of the process types previously listed. Given the number and
diversity of SII products, only representative examples are used.