The chart illustrates a systematic process involved in producing canned pears, which are popular consumer goods.
Overall, this is a linear process including 14 steps, commencing with collecting and checking quality of main materials, followed by slicing and sealing the pears, and culminating with products packaging and transportation.
The process begins with the manual harvesting, in which the ripe pears are picked carefully by hands to avoid being bruised or damaged. Next, the fresh pears are delivered to the washing factory, where they are carefully cleansed by specialized equipment to eliminate dirt and impurities. After cleansing, the pears experience the quality-checking stage, in which the substandard pears are discarded, while only high-quality fruits are processed further. Afterward, the cold storage is carried out to preserve freshness, ensuring that the pears still meet the standards for the next stages.
After finishing storing, the cold pears are weighed and classified based on size and weight. Once uniformity of quality is achieved, the pears are peeled, before being cored and sliced. In the next step, the pear slices are put into cans through automated equipment, the cans are then sealed to ensure hygiene and quality.
These cans are then processed through a cooking and sterilizing process – a necessary step that kills bacteria and extends shelf life. Following that, the cans are labelled with product information, before storing in the warehouse for inventory management purposes. The final stage is the transportation of canned pear products, ready for the distribution to retailers and customers.