Process

The Process Summary is found under Report Sections → Process-Summary.tex in the LaTeX sidebar. It gives the reader a clear picture of what the facility actually makes.

What to Write

Write one to two paragraphs covering the main steps of the manufacturing process, from raw material to finished product. Include any notable sub-processes, equipment, or operational features relevant to energy use. Reference both of the following figures in the text:

• The process flow diagram

• The facility layout

Draw information from the pre-assessment meeting, the on-site walkthrough, documentation provided by the facility, and your own research on the facility.

Creating the Figures in PowerPoint

Create both figures in PowerPoint. Open a PowerPoint presentation in the Teams folder for the assesment and add a new slide for each figure. You can find visual examples in the "Report Figure Template" within the Teams Templates folder.

Manufacturing Process Flow Diagram

The process diagram is a horizontal sequence of boxes connected by arrows, showing each major step in the facility's process. This is typically four to five steps, but use as many or as few as the process requires. Your diagram should show the inputs to the production process, the steps in the process, and the outputs.

Facility Layout

The facility layout gives the reader a spatial sense of how the plant is organized, showing which areas house which operations. To create the layout:

1. On a new slide, paste in an aerial view of the facility from Google Earth or another source.

2. Draw labeled boxes over the image, each covering a distinct zone or area of the building (i.e. the production floor, warehouse, or office).

3. Label each box with a short and specific name for the area. Use the client's terminology when possible.

If a facility map or floor plan is available from the client, use it in place of the aerial photo.