The Basics Of Process Mapping

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To depict the events or process es in a sequence is the the basics of process mapping . Process mapping has other names like Process Charting or Flow Charting. It is the oldest, most easiest and most important technique or method for preparing work flow maps.

 

Steps followed in the basics of process mapping :

• Identifying the product: Before preparing the sequence it is necessary to identify the product or service. For manufacturing Process Mapping , it is easy to detect the product whereas for service and office Process Mapping it is difficult to select between activity and product.
• Boundary detection: For Micro level Process Mapping , the boundaries coincide with the physical boundaries of the department or work cell since these small maps work on smaller scale. Macro level Process Mapping is done on a much larger scale and the boundaries correspond with the factory boundaries. Determining the beginning and end of the process es is also a major step towards learning the basics of process mapping .
• Value added: For testing the work, inspection is done. Inspection says whether the work is done properly. It has no value added property. It depends on the customer whether he wants to add value for inspection or not. Curing or Drying alters the physical characteristics of the product and uses the ‘Operation’ symbol. Transport and handling are also not considered as value adding services in the basics of process mapping .
• Step listing: A verb is identified and used to describe the flow of Process es. The tasks are very well described and explained by the verb. The flow chart can show general information to explain the general flow or may list out every minute detail involved in the the basics of process mapping .
• Level of Detail: It is very important in the basics of process mapping to identify the level of detail. Too much detail will make the process longer whereas too short mapping will result in omitting important information.
• Step sequencing: After identifying the tasks and listing them out it is necessary to sequence the steps. In order to move tasks post-it notes is used. Until the full arrangement of the sequence is complete arrows are not drawn.
• Giving appropriate symbols: To explain the basics of process mapping , Basic symbols are used.
• Ovals for showing input or initiation of the Process and output or finishing of the Process .
• Boxes or rectangles are drawn for identifying tasks done during the Process .
• Flow direction is shown by the arrow.
• Diamonds represent asking questions or taking decisions during the Process .
• System model: Utilizing system model approach the chart is prepared. There is a input and output. Inputs are process ed which results in output that are controlled by the system model. At last a feed back is also available.
• Completeness: Once the chart is prepared, it should be made complete by giving an appropriate tittle and date so that the user can use it for reference. All the information is also re-checked.

the basics of process mapping : advantages

• Process Mapping detects and remove inefficiencies

• It marks the departments and the workers engaged in that department.

• It explains responsibility to the concerned people for each and every tasks required for the process

• Inter-relationship of each level in the process is identified.

• It explains value adding properties to each and every employee

• It concentrates on the customer and their perception about the organization.

So, the basics of process mapping are indeed easiest and simplest one!