
198 A First Course in Quality Engineering
product design is completed� Among the outputs of the process design are
several quality-related outcomes:
1� Process ow chart
2� Process parameter selection
3� Floor plant layout
4� Process FMEA
5� Process control plan
6� Process instructions
7� Packaging standards
8� Preliminary process capability studies
9� Product and process validation
3.4.1 The Process Flow Chart
The process ow chart (PFC) is a schematic representation of the opera-
tions, or activities, starting from raw material and leading to the production
of the nal product� The PFC is an important planning document used ...