Process Design and Planning

Start with process design

Begin with the “Process Design” mind map for an overview of steps in process design. It includes documenting procedures, identifying requirements and collecting data. The map also mentions process analysis and improvement, giving you points to look for as you move through the collection.

Next, explore the high-level process design map. It includes store and housing process examples, alongside quality, speed, flexibility, dependability and cost. Use these points to organize your notes on what a process design may need to consider.

Move on to planning

The “Process planning approach” mind map covers factors such as quality standards, quantity, delivery date, machine availability and equipment selection. After the design maps, use it to examine the practical considerations shown in a planning approach.

The “Product process matrix” mind map introduces ideas including flexibility, standardization, mechanization and automation. Compare its points with the design and planning maps, noting where the resources discuss similar considerations in different ways.

Use the quiz with the maps

“Seifert Exam 3” includes a question about considerations in a process selection decision. Try it after studying the maps, then return to your notes and check which considerations you recognized. The maps can help you organize the terms you encounter while preparing to take the quiz again.

Place the topic in its unit

Process Design and Planning is a section of Process Management and Continuous Improvement in Industrial engineering and quality. The page brings together resources that approach this section through design, planning and process decisions. It also includes the “Process Agility” mind map, which covers production scheduling, work area management and supplier quality management.

Choose a map or the quiz and use it as your starting point.