PROCESS SELECTION

PROCESS SELECTION

A process is a way to convert raw materials in to finished products. Process
selection is a strategic decision as it involves allocation of men, material and
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financial resources. Production engineering provides expert advices for process
selection. Process selection involves the decisions with regard to work station and
the choice of work flow. Work station selection involves the choice of machines to
be included in the manufacturing process. Work flow analysis concerns with the
flow of work between these stations. The following are the factors affecting the
choice of process of manufacture:
1. Product features
2. Requirements of customers
3. Availability of capital
4. Availability of technologies
5. Legal factors
6. Availability of employees