An industrial process can be defined as a set of operations that transforms, with a predetermined objective, the properties of one or more material, type of energy, or information. A typical example of an industrial process might be the production of products and goods through a continuous or discrete manufacturing process, or the production of electricity, including its transportation and distribution. The industrial process also includes the collection, elaboration, and sharing of information along all production phases and steps. The industrial process is represented in the following diagram:
This transformation from raw materials to a product requires the following:
- Energy
- Machines
- Tools
- Human work
The industrial process is a sequential process. It can be split into a further set of sequential production steps, transforming...