The following categories represent typical process manufacturing industries:

▪ Beverages

▪ Chemicals

▪ Food

▪ Forest and paper products

▪ Metals

▪ Petroleum refining

▪ Pharmaceuticals

▪ Soap and cosmetics

In groups of two or three, identify one company for each category (following your instructor’s specific instructions) and determine the following:

a. Typical products manufactured by the selected company, including brand names

b. Typical raw materials used by the selected company

c. Types of processes used by the selected company

Use annual reports, the Internet, or library resources in doing this activity.