{"id":15315,"date":"2018-02-09T16:15:03","date_gmt":"2018-02-09T05:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/?p=15315"},"modified":"2024-12-31T15:00:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T04:00:35","slug":"process-improvement-methodologies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/diagrams\/process-improvement-methodologies\/","title":{"rendered":"The Easy Guide to Process Improvement Techniques | Lean and Six Sigma Compared"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>The first step towards <a href=\"http:\/\/smallbusiness.chron.com\/streamline-work-process-improve-work-flow-3929.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">streamlining your work processes<\/a> is identifying what\u2019s slowing them down. &nbsp;There are many process improvement methodologies to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in your processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide gives a quick overview of each of the process improvement techniques. We\u2019ll do deep dives on each subsequently in this series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cA rule of thumb is that a lousy process will consume ten times as many hours as the work itself requires.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Bill Gates<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we list down the most effective ones that you can easily make use of. Scroll down to find out,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lean tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#5S\">5S<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#value\">Value Stream Mapping<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#kaizen\">Kaizen (PDCA Cycle)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/usage\/lean-coffee-framework\/\">Lean Coffee Framework<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Six Sigma Tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#DMAIC\">DMAIC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#DMADV\">DMADV<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#cause\">Cause and Effect Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#SIPOC\">SIPOC Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#process\">Process Maps \/ Process Flowcharts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#BPMN\">BPMN Process Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lean Tools&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lean tools are used to eliminate wasteful process steps or activities that do not add any value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>8 types of waste<\/strong> you\u2019ll be able to remove with the following Lean tools are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Defects<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overproduction<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waiting<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-utilized talent<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inventory<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Motion<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extra-processing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting rid of these wasteful steps in your processes will help you improve product quality, reduce lead time and reduce total cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 3 Lean tools that you can use to improve your business processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a name=\"5S\"><\/a>5S<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An organized office environment is essential to efficient processes. With the 5S methodology, you can create a clean, safe, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/neil-patel\/how-to-organize-your-office-for-maximum-productivity.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">productive environment for your team<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Generally used in:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All types of industries, from manufacturing to small businesses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Useful for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>promoting safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lowering costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>increasing process\/team efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>driving out waste from manufacturing processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Documentation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photographs (of workspaces before and after <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/usage\/5s-system-template\/\">implementing 5S<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team activity documents or checklists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluation forms to check the status of the first 3 steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of guidelines to keep the office organized and clean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ease of use:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it does not require any technical analysis, it can be used by everyone at work<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps you need to follow when <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/usage\/5s-system-template\/\">implementing 5S<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/02\/5S-Methodology.png\" alt=\"What is 5S - 5S methodology \" class=\"wp-image-15316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/02\/5S-Methodology.png 890w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/02\/5S-Methodology-300x133.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 5S Methodology<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a name=\"value\"><\/a>Value Stream Mapping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/value-stream-mapping-tool\/\">value stream map<\/a> is a graphical representation of the flow of materials and information that are needed to bring your product or service to your customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Generally used in:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturing industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Useful for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identifying waste within and between processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaining insight into the <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/usage\/decision-making-tools-techniques\/\">decision-making<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/process-mapping-software\">process flows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifying and prioritizing areas for improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/usage\/plus-delta-chart-template\/\">Setting measurable goals for improvement tasks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Documentation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current state map showing how you serve your customers at present<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Future-state map showing how the process will look like once the changes are made<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ease of use:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mapping process can take up to 3 days to complete, but with the right team, it can be done faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out this quick <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/diagrams\/value-stream-mapping-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guide to value stream mapping<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/app.creately.com\/player\/creately-player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"creately-container-jdeatshg1\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><br \/>\nvar player = new CreatelyPlayer( \"creately-container-jdeatshg1\", \"jdeatshg1-lhXMkwZMknWzvmSXBsdOMRIHCo=\", { height: \"500px\", showSharing: false });<br \/>\n<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/demo-start?tempId=j0rl6dn91\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2421\" height=\"1363\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Untitled-Document.png\" alt=\"Example of a Value Steam Map\" class=\"wp-image-18070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Untitled-Document.png 2421w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Untitled-Document-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Untitled-Document-1024x577.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2421px) 100vw, 2421px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of a Value Stream Map (Click the template to edit it online)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Need more free <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/diagram-community\/examples\/t\/vsm?utm_source=processimprovement&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=diagusage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">value stream map templates<\/a> that you can edit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a name=\"kaizen\"><\/a>Kaizen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaizen is a technique that calls for the constant improvement of every function of your business. It can be implemented through the <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/usage\/pdca-cycle-examples-templates\/\">PDCA cycle<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Generally used in:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Management departments, but also by those in quality control circles, waste disposal analyzers and common workers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Useful for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improving processes, quality of products\/ services and customer satisfaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving team productivity and job satisfaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting better safety and faster delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Documentation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reports of the current situation of the workplace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surveys to check the team\u2019s attitude towards job satisfaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/usage\/kaizen-method\/\">Kaizen strategy<\/a> plan aiming to improve team productivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ease of use: &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s an ongoing process and requires the active contribution of the entire company<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps below in each stage of the cycle for optimal results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/app.creately.com\/player\/creately-player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"creately-container-jdfdtbkv1\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><br \/>\nvar player = new CreatelyPlayer( \"creately-container-jdfdtbkv1\", \"jdfdtbkv1-OmLVv6FToC5AWN4su2wDlTHw2g=\", { height: \"500px\", showSharing: false });<br \/>\n<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Six Sigma Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Six Sigma is simply a smarter way to manage a business. It\u2019s about collecting data on processes to understand what\u2019s happening. This data is then analyzed and interpreted to find effective ways to improve the process. By doing so you get to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/customer-satisfaction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Increase customer satisfaction<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce cycle time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce defects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at a few six sigma tools that are widely used to <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/usage\/six-sigma-tools-templates\">improve processes in businesses<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a name=\"DMAIC\"><\/a>DMAIC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DMAIC is a 5-step method (a direct descendant of the <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/usage\/pdca-cycle-examples-templates\/\">Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle<\/a>) that is used to improve current processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your products\/ services or business processes aren\u2019t meeting your customer expectations or not performing well, <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/usage\/dmaic-tools-template\/\">DMAIC<\/a> can help you figure out why and find long-term solutions to the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Generally used in:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All types of industries, especially by teams working on projects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Useful for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improving processes or products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finding solutions for problems within processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cutting excess costs and time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Documentation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Project charter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Process map with process inputs and outputs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data on the performance of the project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentation of the \u00a0new solution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ease of use:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be rolled out in a matter of month or over the course of a year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the steps you should take to implement the DMAIC method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/app.creately.com\/player\/creately-player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"creately-container-jde33y1h1\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><br \/>\nvar player = new CreatelyPlayer( \"creately-container-jde33y1h1\", \"jde33y1h1-aUb8OhaEPjbYAEQz7UkXAxoQ0g=\", { height: \"1000px\", showSharing: false });<br \/>\n<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"creately-container-jde33y1h1\"><a name=\"DMADV\"><\/a>DMADV<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DMADV, also known as Design for <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/usage\/six-sigma-tools-templates\">Six Sigma<\/a> (DFSS) is used to create new processes at Six Sigma quality level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your existing processes do not meet the required quality levels even after they have been optimized, it\u2019s time to do a DMADV to bring about an evolutionary change. Or in other words, create a new and better process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Generally used in:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All types of industries, especially in manufacturing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Useful for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developing a new process\/ product<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reducing the errors in a product line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving customer satisfaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing profits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Documentation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Information on historical process\/ product data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer feedback\/ reviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ease of use:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This methodology can be rolled out over the course of several months or even years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to implement DMADV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/app.creately.com\/player\/creately-player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"creately-container-jdea1kbr1\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><br \/>\nvar player = new CreatelyPlayer( \"creately-container-jdea1kbr1\", \"jdea1kbr1-1r6odLhMFU5KMrmGKAYXsH8NthE=\", { height: \"1000px\", showSharing: false });<br \/>\n<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a name=\"cause\"><\/a>Cause and Effect Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/fishbone-diagram-maker-online\/\">fishbone diagram or Ishikawa diagram<\/a>. &nbsp;It is a technique that can be used to visually display the causes of a certain issue or effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Generally used in:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All types of industries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Useful for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identifying and analyzing all possible causes for a problem\/ effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitating team <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/usage\/problem-solving-tools-techniques\/\">problem-solving<\/a> brainstorming sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Documentation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Documents on information related to the issues that are being analyzed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ease of use: &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can help a team identify and analyze causes of a problem in a single brainstorming session<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/diagrams\/fishbone-diagrams-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the ultimate guide to fishbone diagrams<\/a> to help you get started.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/demo-start\/?tempId=BqZokjfGyto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2700\" height=\"1781\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Untitled-Document-1.png\" alt=\"Example of a Fishbone DIagram\" class=\"wp-image-18077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Untitled-Document-1.png 2700w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Untitled-Document-1-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Untitled-Document-1-1024x675.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2700px) 100vw, 2700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fishbone Diagram (Click the template to edit it online)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Get more free <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/diagram-community\/examples\/t\/fishbone-diagram?utm_source=processimprovement&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=diagusage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fishbone diagram templates<\/a> that you can quickly edit online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a name=\"SIPOC\"><\/a>SIPOC analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The SIPOC analysis is a technique that helps <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/usage\/sipoc-templates-examples\/\">organize data on people and things<\/a> that are involved in your business processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Generally used in: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturing industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Useful for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identifying all relevant elements needed for a process improvement project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Define complex projects that are not properly scoped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding the process during the define phase of <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/usage\/dmaic-tools-template\/\">DMAIC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Documentation: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the SIPOC analysis you\u2019ll be listing data under each of these following categories, and therefore you\u2019ll need information on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Supplier<\/em>: the people, departments, organizations etc. that provide you the input needed to carry out a process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Input<\/em>: raw material, equipment, forms or information and even people that are needed to carry out a process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Process<\/em>: a graphic of the process steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Output<\/em>: a list of things the process provides to the internal and external customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Customer<\/em>: a list of internal and external customers who will be receiving your outputs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ease of use:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 5 columns are filled during a <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/usage\/brainstorming-tools-techniques\">brainstorming session<\/a>. As long as the relevant information is provided by the team, the <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/diagram\/example\/gFHkbMIoWCY\/sipoc-template\">SIPOC diagram<\/a> can be completed and analyzed quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gather your team and list down the above information in a diagram\/ table like the one below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/app.creately.com\/player\/creately-player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"creately-container-jdeaa1ob1\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><br \/>\nvar player = new CreatelyPlayer( \"creately-container-jdeaa1ob1\", \"jdeaa1ob1-KxrOqQu9Il2mz4ToMuvqzT9Lo=\", { height: \"500px\", showSharing: false });<br \/>\n<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a name=\"process\"><\/a>Process Maps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/process-mapping-software\/\">Process maps<\/a> graphically represent each step of a process. And they are an essential part of process documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Generally used in:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All types of industries, from manufacturing to marketing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Useful for: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding how processes work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifying process areas that need change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Documentation: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Information available on the process that is being mapped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job descriptions and responsibilities of those who are involved in the process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ease of use: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To map a process, you need the participation of those who are involved. 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