Manufacturing & Quality
What is Process Order?
The PP-PI equivalent of a production order for process industries, based on master recipes and phases.
Process orders support batch management, resources, and process instruction sheets. They are common in chemicals, pharma, and food. Control recipe execution may involve MES integration.
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Master Recipe
PP-PI master data describing the process steps, resources, and materials used in process manufacturing.
Batch Management
Tracking materials in batches with specific characteristics, shelf life, and traceability.
Production Order
A discrete manufacturing document specifying what to produce, how much, when, and with which components and operations.
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