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What is process manufacturing?

Glossary definition

What is process manufacturing?

Process manufacturing is where products are made by combining supplies, ingredients, and raw substances by using formulas or recipes. This is common in industries like food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical and plastics. Goods are produced in bulk, with production requiring chemical or thermal conversion.

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