You are referring to ISO TS.
for item 1: Process approval can be referred to materials, services, specs used in process flow, including risks as well as cost analysis. The results shall be assessed versus the expectations to provide the acceptance.
for item 2: Some examples could be related to lean manufacturing such poka yoke, inventory control, production control systems, visual checks , production layout and staff like that, with the intent to reduce/eliminate dead times and waste.
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