ok im wondering how other companys go about designing a product and getting the information out to the shop to be created. at my work, we create "operation sheets" or "process sheets" describing how to machine the product. i create the model, make the op sheets as if it was a blueprint only showing certian details of what is being done and when. say if something with 4 sides all needing machining, i would have 4 op sheets each only showing information on a specific side. then these sheets go out tho the shop to get done. i hope you guys understand what im saying.

what other ways do you do this process? just looking for new ideas to maybe speed up production and/or lower cost, ect ect. any input will be appreciated