Flow chart template
Choose the right flowchart template to graphically depict the flow of the thing being processed
Flow Chart Software Comparison:
When to use a flowchart vs.
other Lean tools
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Value Stream Mapping is a strategic tool that uses special symbols and Lean metrics to depict the flow of a product or service (and the information needed to plan and control the flow of that product or service) through an entire stream of value-adding processes - each of which might drill down to further details illustrated using one or all of the following tactical tools. Download free trial value stream map |
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Spaghetti Diagram A Spaghetti Diagram is a process mapping template that shows a floor plan of your work area, and graphically shows the walk paths of each worker, and which operations are done where, and how much of the thing being processed is stored where. |
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Standard Work Combination Sheet The Standard Work Sheet is the ideal tool for designing and documenting Lean processes with short cycle times. (For example a manufacturing process that takes five minutes, or a loan approval process that takes 2 hours) Download free trial Standard Work |
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Simple Flowchart A simple flow chart (without swim lanes) is probably the most familiar process mapping software to graphically illustrate "who does what", and what decisions need to be made along the way. And we all know how many words one picture is worth. Download free trial flowchart template |
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Cross Functional Flow Chart The swim lane cross functional flowchart is the ideal process flowchart for designing and documenting processes with medium-length cycle times. (For example a sales order process, engineering changes, or any process that takes days or weeks rather than minutes) Download free trial cross functional flowchart |
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SIPOC Diagram The center of a SIPOC diagram includes a very simple process flowchart - with columns for Suppliers, Inputs, Processes, Outputs, and Customers. Use this tool to identify and eliminate wastes of any type: hazardous wastes and emissions, energy, scrap, packaging... Download free trial SIPOC template |
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A3 Illustrator The A3 Illustrator uses stick figures to illustrate Lean Office and Lean Healthcare processes in ways that are more intuitive than traditional flow charts or other lean tools. |
The modest simple flowchart serves as the Swiss Army Knife of any lean toolkit - being ideally suited for:
- Getting ideas drawn fast. (The A3 Illustrator is good for this too)
- Mix Logic Flowchart - for Mixed Model Value Stream Maps with high variability of demand and mix
- Any process that does not cross departmental boundaries
It is not uncommon for a company to buy their Systems2win templates for the Value Stream Mapping, or Standard Work, and then notice a year later that the two templates they actually use the most are the simple flowchart and the Cross Functional Flow Chart.
Fortunately, with the Systems2win
process flowchart templates, you don't need to choose.
You get
every one of these flow chart templates
purchase the entire suite of tools.
Comparison: Flow chart Lean templates vs. flow chart software
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| Lean-specific tools |
Systems2win offers ALL of the types of flowcharting tools described above - so that you have the right tool for every process and phase of continuous improvement |
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| Pre-programmed Lean metrics |
After the pretty pictures have been drawn, how do you answer your boss's show-me-the-money questions to get approval for your suggested improvement ideas? |
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| Ease of use |
Everything you know about Excel - you
can use in these flow chart templates |
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| Online help |
Extensive help includes: |
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| Online education |
On-line education to ensure that your people understand the foundational teachings of Lean & Kaizen |
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| 1 year free technical support |
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| Price |
Steep quantity discounts and volume
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