Discrete Process

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Definitions:

A type of process where a specified quantity of material moves as a unit (part or group of parts) between work stations and each unit maintains its unique identity.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-82r3 from The Automation, Systems, and Instrumentation Dictionary

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