Processes vs. Recipes
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Processes vs. Recipes
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Processes and Recipes in Steelhead are related, but there are some important differences in how they are used by the Steelhead software.
It can be helpful to think of a process as a generalized blueprint, while a recipe is an exact set of instructions for a specific work order. Every single work order has its very own unique recipe.
How do Processes and Recipes differ?
| Processes | Recipes |
|---|---|
| Includes opt-in and opt-out node choices. | Includes nodes opted-into on work order creation. |
| Does not specify treatment selection. | Specifies treatment selection. |
| You may choose to derive a recipe from a process when creating a new work order. | Work Orders each have their own unique recipe that includes treatment and opt-in / opt-out information. |
| Processes may change at any time. | Recipes are unchangeable after they are run, which is critical for auditing. Recipes may be adjusted before parts are run through them, however. |
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