Re: Process Maps - What is the 'Best of the Best' format you've seen?
I am in the Automotive world as most in this discussion probably are, so besides specific procedures and work instructions, I would think that the overall map and the major process maps would be pretty similar. Does anyone have an overall plant process map, and maps of what they consider major processes of the plant that they would be willing to share?
I will share a tool which I use which combines the SIPOC model with a process map. The example provided was used to define process to make a part for one of customers. I like this foramt for it saves time if you need to need to do a lean project at a later time.
If you like using other software to develop your process maps it is really easy to save map as a tif or jpg and insert. Using excel to draw process maps can be time consuming for complicated processes. I prefer Viso myself.
I will share a tool which I use which combines the SIPOC model with a process map. The example provided was used to define process to make a part for one of customers. I like this foramt for it saves time if you need to need to do a lean project at a later time.
If you like using other software to develop your process maps it is really easy to save map as a tif or jpg and insert. Using excel to draw process maps can be time consuming for complicated processes. I prefer Viso myself.
You can search on the web "Sipoc" template. (Supplier Input Process Output Customer). This template is used at the beginning of SSigma process.
I'm also using Igrafx flowchart when I need some details.
Hey Frank,
That is quite some diagram. I really like the way it shows the interconnectedness of everything. Is it a format you developed yourself?
Anthony
Re: Process Maps - What is the 'Best of the Best' format you've seen?
Anthony,
No, it's not a format I developed myself. It's an altered diagram from one I found posted by another cover. I can't remember who the original belong to but I am truly greatful. For many others have found the one I posted very useful.
I would like to see your example, but I only have VISIO 2000. It will not open your newer version apprently. Would you convert to another graphic (i.e., jpg or wmf) so I may view?
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