What is a Flow Chart?

Process Flow Chart uses:

Milestones:

How to make a flow chart?

Flow chart Symbols:

(a) Oval





(b) Flowline / Arrow line





(c) Diamond

(d) Rectangle









(e) Parallelogram





(f) Single document graph





(g) Multiple documents graph





(h) Delay Activity





Flow Charts Examples:

Different Types of Flowchart:

Macro Mini Micro Matrix Flowchart

Benefits:

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→ It is a diagrammatic representation that illustrates the sequence of operations to be performed to get the desired result and it is also known as Process Flow Diagram.→ Flow_Chart is a diagrammatic representation that illustrates the sequence of operations to be performed to get the desired result.→ As per Wikipedia, It is a type of diagram that represents an algorithm, workflow or sequence of operation.→ The flow_chart shows the steps as boxes of various kinds, and their order by connecting the boxes with arrows.→ It is used in analyzing, designing, documenting,7 or managing a workflow or program in various fields.→ Dr. Edwards Deming's statement: "Draw a flowchart for whatever you do, Until you do, you do not know what you are doing, You just have a job.”→ Planning a new project→ Documenting a process→ Managing workflow→ Also used for auditing purposes.→ 1960: The American National Symbols Institute (ANSI) set standards for Flow_Charts and their symbols in the 1960s.→ 1970: The International Organizations for Standardization (ISO) adopted the ANSI symbols.→ 1985: The current standard was revised in 1985.→ The process needs to start from top to down, from left to right.→ The graph size needs to be the same and the start symbol only appears once, but the end symbol can use more.→ There is only one arrow path graph for the same path.→ The line should avoid the cross, if need crossed should be used across the graph.→ This is used for Start and End activity or we can say beginning or end of a program.→ In this symbol generally "Start" or "End" word used or other phrases used such as "submit inquiry" or "receive product".→ The flowline or arrow line shows the order of operation.→ Arrow line used to indicate line coming from one symbol and ending at another→ Diamond is used for decision-making purposes.→For yes/no or true/false activity, we use a diamond.→ We use a rectangle for change value, shape, or location of data.→ For different symbol, their use, and example refer below picture.→ The parallelogram is used for input and output data.→ It is also used for entering data or displaying results.→ It is used to display a single document in any process.→ It is used to display multiple documents in any process.→ The Delay shape represents a waiting period where no activity is done.→ For different symbol, their use, and example refer below picture.The examples of different flowcharts are mentioned in the below pictures.(a) Macro and Mini FlowChart(b) Matrix→ Improve process understanding→ Provide a tool for training→ Identify problem areas and improvement opportunities→ Define and analyze processes in an easy way