The manufacturing process is a complex one that can be impacted by many factors: supplies, equipment, factory overhead, the need for special parts, and the people who work at all points in the process ...

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A "deviation" in manufacturing is when manufacturing steps are changed in some way from the set guidelines. Production guidelines are very detailed based on supply contract specifications, product ...