Usage patterns
〈事〉の手順に従うto follow the procedure for something
Please proceed by following the work procedure.
手順を守るto observe/adhere to the procedure
For safety, it's important to observe the set procedure.
手順を説明するto explain the procedure/steps
The teacher explained the steps of the experiment.
手順を簡略化するto simplify the procedure
They shortened the work time by simplifying the procedure.
Expressions
手順を踏むfollow the proper steps; go through the required procedures